Provides that an owner of a residential building which has been deemed unsafe because of an arson related fire shall be charged the actual cost of demolition.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State authorities (like public hospitals or transportation agencies) to get the state comptroller's prior approval for contracts exceeding $1 million. It mandates that such contracts cannot become valid until the comptroller reviews and approves them, as determined by the comptroller's supervision authority. The comptroller must notify authorities about which contracts need review, the submission process, and timeframes, and will establish rules for this oversight. This changes the process for large contracts by adding a mandatory pre-approval step, directly affecting how state authorities manage significant spending.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools in New York to include lessons about gambling risks in health education classes for every grade level, from elementary through high school. It mandates that teachers certified in health education integrate age-appropriate instruction on gambling's dangers alongside existing lessons about alcohol, tobacco, and drug misuse. Schools must teach these topics as part of required health courses, with students demonstrating knowledge through tests or projects. The law applies directly to all public K-12 schools and their health curricula, without creating new standalone classes.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes how New York State funds pre-kindergarten programs outside New York City. It repeals the previous requirement for competitive selection of programs and instead guarantees funding sufficient to cover all qualifying programs in non-NYC regions. The key change ensures that every eligible pre-K program in these areas receives full funding based on need, rather than competing for limited slots. The bill also maintains the $300 million annual allocation specifically for New York City programs.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities, school districts, and other local entities to meet minority and women-owned business participation goals when receiving state grants or appropriations for purchasing goods and services. It adds a new requirement to the state finance law, mandating compliance with existing goals under state law for all state-funded procurement, including subcontractors working with these local entities. The policy change directly affects how local governments and their contractors allocate state-funded contracts. Existing waiver options for applicants or recipients remain unaffected by this requirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 31st of every year as "Overdose Awareness Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, alongside other observances like Juneteenth and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The bill does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it simply establishes an annual day of remembrance focused on overdose prevention and awareness. This designation directly affects New York State residents and government entities, which may choose to recognize the day through official proclamations or events. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Establishes the mandatory reporting by certain professional or official persons who come into contact with mentally or physically incapacitated persons who were abused including residents of assisted living and adult care facilities who may be abused, mistreated or neglected; provides reporting procedures and grants immunity for such reporting; provides criminal and civil penalties.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2200) prohibits membership warehouse stores (like Costco or Sam's Club) from selling alcoholic beverages to retailers. Specifically, it bans these stores from selling alcohol to businesses that present corporate, business, debit, credit, or membership cards at checkout. Violations result in a written warning for the first offense, fines for a second, and license revocation for a third. The law applies immediately to all membership warehouse retailers defined under the bill.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools with 100 or more enrolled students to have a registered professional nurse physically present on-site during all school hours. It amends education law to mandate that school boards ensure this nurse is available to assist with student health needs, including emergencies and health instruction. The requirement directly affects schools meeting the enrollment threshold, ensuring consistent health support for students during school days.
Retroactively adjusts the compensation of formerly incarcerated individuals who were unjustly convicted; exempts such adjusted income from state income taxes.
