Provides that charter school applicants shall first apply to the community district education council or the board of education of the school district for approval for renewal of a charter within a certain amount of time and public hearings shall be conducted on such proposed application.
Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale of medical adhesives and bandages containing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in New York State after December 31, 2026. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these medical products, requiring them to ensure their items contain no intentionally added PFAS or PFAS above a feasible, regularly reviewed threshold. Sellers must obtain written compliance certificates from manufacturers confirming PFAS-free products, and violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 per day of noncompliance. The law focuses on concrete regulatory changes for medical products, excluding FDA-regulated devices from its scope.
Maddy summaryBill A 1994 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding parking violations. It provides that if a parking ticket is missing, incorrect, or illegible in its required information, the violation must be dismissed. This bill removes the requirement for the charged individual to formally apply for such a dismissal. Furthermore, these defenses can be raised and result in dismissal even after a default judgment has been entered for the parking violation. It applies to all parking notices issued on or after the bill's effective date.
Defines community significant projects as a business creating or retaining current jobs as determined by the commissioner, with particular emphasis on employment and/or training of current public housing residents; currently located or to be located in existing leased space of a building in a public housing development in the state; and which makes significant qualified capital investments to start a business, or improve services and working conditions for an existing business, when located in such public housing space and including such projects in the excelsior jobs program.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Commuter Rail Employee Rights Protection Act, requires Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road to waive their legal immunity in lawsuits brought by employees or others. It mandates that these railroads comply with all existing federal laws covering employee safety, labor relations, retirement benefits, and discrimination. The changes apply to all current and future operations within New York state and are effective immediately.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary commission to study whether twelve specific SUNY community colleges should join the Educational Opportunity Program, which currently offers financial and academic help to disadvantaged students. The commission will be made up of thirteen unpaid experts appointed by state leaders to investigate the need for these colleges to participate and to consider changes in rules for students transferring to four-year schools. After conducting its review, the group must submit a report with findings and recommendations to state officials within one year. The law will become active in about three months and will automatically end two years after that date.
Requires food service establishments to provide clear notice to customers of major food allergens that are contained in any menu item of such food service establishment.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend the state constitution to change how public service commissioners are selected, moving from appointment to election. The change would require these commissioners to be chosen through a process defined by future legislation rather than being appointed by the governor. This affects the public service department and establishes a new method for selecting its leadership. The amendment must be published for three months before the next general election and requires Senate approval to take effect.
