Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes prevailing wage and overtime standards for specific airport service workers at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport under the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It covers workers in categories like cleaning, security, passenger handling, airline catering, and airport lounge services who spend at least half their time at these locations, excluding roles such as mechanics, cargo handlers, concession staff, and direct Port Authority employees. Key provisions require employers to pay the higher of the state minimum wage or Port Authority policy, plus a $4.54 hourly benefits supplement for the first 40 weekly hours. The law mandates employer reporting to the labor commissioner and includes enforcement mechanisms for compliance.

Requires public notice and hearing prior to any planned substantial change in service; defines "substantial change in service" to mean any change in frequency of service or change in route or complete or partial closing of a passenger stop or route; outlines places where posters shall be placed.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible youth who were not designated as youthful offenders by a court (but met the criteria for that status) to apply for conviction sealing. It expands sealing eligibility to include most offenses, excluding only serious felonies (like class A-I/A-II) and certain sex offenses, though it adds a pathway for armed felony convictions if judges find mitigating circumstances or minor involvement. Youth previously denied sealing under this process can reapply. The change directly affects young people seeking to clear certain criminal records, with specific court determinations required for some cases.

Establishes a joint commission on public transparency and sexual harassment to adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations defining sexual harassment for state agencies, offices, and branches of government and develop recommendations for the uniform distribution of such definitions and policies, and to receive complaints and referrals alleging violations by certain state officials.

Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits without such recipient being required to provide a physical coupon.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases New York's minimum auto insurance coverage requirements for all vehicles registered or operated in the state. It raises bodily injury coverage from $25,000 to $250,000 per person (and death coverage from $50,000 to $500,000 per person), while increasing property damage coverage from $10,000 to $25,000 per accident. These updated limits apply to all standard private passenger vehicles, including tow trucks (with a $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury/death). The changes directly affect all New York drivers and insurers, requiring new policies to meet these higher minimums starting 90 days after the superintendent issues implementing regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a real property tax break for owners of buildings with geothermal well systems installed between 2027 and 2029. It provides a tax abatement equal to 10% of eligible installation costs, capped at $62,500 per year for the compliance period (four years total), reducing annual property taxes. To qualify, applicants must submit certified proof from architects or engineers that the system meets building codes, and maintain the system without safety hazards during the compliance period. The tax break applies to residential, commercial, and condominium properties, but requires no outstanding property taxes or municipal charges during the eligibility period.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62 years or older) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It expands eligibility for state housing development grants to organizations serving seniors, requiring applicants to detail how they will support this group. Funding must directly support housing development and services for vulnerable populations, including seniors, with annual reports tracking how funds are used for this purpose. The change ensures seniors are formally recognized in the state's housing support system, affecting housing providers and senior residents seeking stable, accessible housing.

Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with disabilities.

Establishes a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on premises in a cigar lounge; defines "cigar lounge"; requires cigar lounges to provide written notification warning employees of the dangers of exposure to tobacco smoke.