Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the standard fee that New York notaries public can charge for common services from $2 to $5 per transaction. It directly affects notaries by raising fees for administering oaths, certifying acknowledgments of documents, and swearing witnesses. The key provision updates Section 136 of the executive law to replace all instances of "$2" with "$5" for these specific notarial acts. Electronic notarial services are excluded from this change and will continue to be regulated separately. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a cannabis awareness program for youths age eighteen and younger designed to educate about the effects and risks associated with cannabis use, including that it is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one.

Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new civil lawsuit pathway for individuals whose constitutional or federal rights were violated by government actors (such as police, courts, or public officials). It allows victims to sue for damages and court-ordered remedies, removes common defenses like "I thought it was legal," and requires courts to award attorney fees to winning plaintiffs - even if the case settles without a formal judgment. Public entities (like cities or state agencies) must cover their employees' legal costs if sued under this law, and lawsuits must be filed within three years of the violation. It directly affects people harmed by government overreach, ensuring they have a clear legal route to seek redress for rights violations.

Establishes safety requirements for operators who use bicycles with electric assist for commercial purposes and the businesses that employ such operators.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property owners in New York City to jointly petition the city for community improvement projects affecting shared infrastructure, such as driveways and sewer systems. To initiate a project, owners must collectively represent at least 51% of both the total assessed property value and the number of properties within the proposed area. The city council then reviews the proposal, including public hearings, before approving projects that fund improvements like driveway repairs, sewer retrofits, or enhanced sanitation and security services. These projects impose costs on benefiting properties based on their individual benefit, with the city managing implementation and maintenance.

Extends the benefits of the variable supplements fund to all New York city police officers, firefighters, housing police, transit police, correction officers and registered domestic partners.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "Gate Money Program" providing eligible individuals released from New York State correctional facilities with monthly cash payments. Specifically, those who served at least six months in state prison and haven't received prior payments get $425 per month for up to six months (capped at $2,550 total), adjusted annually for inflation. Payments are made immediately upon release (cash/check) and then monthly by community supervision agencies, with funds not counting toward public assistance eligibility. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation into a dedicated "gate money fund" and excludes individuals released to other states or federal custody.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the income threshold at which tuition assistance aid begins to phase out, raising it from $7,000 to $18,000 annually. Students in the tuition assistance program who earn under $18,000 will now receive full aid without reduction, whereas previously they would have faced reductions at $7,000. The key change modifies the income brackets: aid is reduced by 7% for incomes between $7,000-$11,000, 10% for $11,000-$18,000, and 12% for $18,000-$112,500. This directly affects low-to-moderate-income students eligible for state tuition assistance. The policy change aims to expand access to full tuition aid for more students by raising the income cutoff.

Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights to provide residents of the state with rights and protections to ensure that any system making decisions without human intervention impacting their lives do so lawfully, properly, and with meaningful oversight.