Enacts the "New York State Digital Government Modernization Act"; establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program.
Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; converts the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child to a second degree crime.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York municipalities to create their own residency restrictions for registered sex offenders, directly affecting local governments and individuals required to register under state law. It authorizes local laws setting where these offenders can live, but requires all such restrictions to be at least as strict as existing state standards (referenced in Penal Law §65.10 and Executive Law §259-c). Municipalities must consider local conditions and protect vulnerable populations when making these decisions. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Enacts the New York state thruway authority accountability act; names the commissioner of DOT as chair of the thruway authority board; directs the commissioner of DOT to submit a plan to merge the thruway authority into the department of transportation.
Permits award of crime victim assistance funds to victims of overdoses, where such overdoses cause death and were the result of deception, surreptitious delivery, or third-party administration of a controlled substance.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class D felony offense for knowingly possessing a device that disrupts wireless communications (like cell signals or radio), without authorization. It directly affects individuals who own or carry such jamming devices, making possession illegal even if not actively used. The key provision defines the crime broadly as possessing any device capable of interfering with wireless signals through radio noise or signals. The penalty is a felony, with no mention of exceptions or specific exemptions for authorized uses like law enforcement.
Prohibits the acquisition of real property by foreign countries and entities of particular concern as well as citizens, companies, entities, and members of such countries and entities.
Restructures the form of ballot proposals on election ballots; requires the creation and distribution of ballot publicity pamphlets; creates ballot proposal hearings.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2556) requires insurance companies to provide written notice to group health policyholders at least 60 days before new premium rates take effect. It directly affects insurers and policyholders of group health insurance policies (both small and large groups). The key provision mandates that written notice of premium rate changes must be given no earlier than 60 days but no later than 120 days before the new rates begin. This ensures policyholders have sufficient time to review and prepare for rate adjustments. The bill amends Insurance Law Section 3221 to establish this notice requirement.
Directs the commissioner of the office of mental health to create and operate a law enforcement, first responder, active and non-active-duty service members and veteran informational mobile application.
