Asm. Alicia Hyndman

Maddy summaryThis bill adds two voting seats for high school students on five city education councils, including those for special education, English language learners, high schools, District 75, and community school boards. High school students enrolled in relevant programs (such as special education, bilingual/ESL, or general high school) qualify for these seats, which are appointed annually by school administrators or the chancellor. The change replaces previous non-voting student positions with voting roles, allowing students to directly participate in policy decisions affecting their education.

Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate issues affecting reentry of incarcerated individuals released from correctional facilities; appropriates $250,000 therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new licensing system for two types of vision impairment specialists: orientation and mobility specialists (who teach safe movement techniques) and vision rehabilitation therapists (who provide training for independent living). It requires these professionals to obtain state licenses to use their titles and defines their specific scope of practice, including assessments, training, and use of adaptive devices. The bill also creates a State Board for Vision Impairment Specialists to oversee licensing, composed of licensed practitioners, medical professionals, and blind community representatives. This directly affects individuals seeking to work in these specialized fields and ensures they meet defined standards before practicing.

Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from discrimination on the basis of socioeconomic factors in determining algorithms used to construct actuarial tables, coverage terms, premiums and/or rates.

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the New York city department of transportation and New York city department of housing preservation and development, to study the transportation and housing needs of Randalls and Wards Islands.

Relates to a minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal requirement in order to receive exemption of new multiple dwellings from local taxation.

Requires any proposed increase in fares by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority shall be submitted to the comptroller for approval before such fare increase takes effect; requires the metropolitan commuter transportation authority to submit a report to the comptroller which includes a justification for such proposed fare increase and the current financial condition of such authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local tax offices to send a second notice to seniors who previously qualified for a real property tax exemption if they haven't received the initial application. It mandates that a second notification be mailed 30 days before the tax deadline, only if the application hasn't been received. The notice must include the application form and clarify that submission is required to maintain the exemption. This directly affects seniors who already had the exemption but failed to resubmit their application, ensuring they receive a final reminder before the deadline.

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.

Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; or intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.