Relates to establishing the drug dealer registration act; requires that files be maintained for individuals required to register with the division, as well as storing and sharing the information with individuals when requested; defines terms.
Establishes the parole board accountability act which requires incarcerated individuals who are released on parole, via a vote that is not unanimous, be placed in the community where one of the two board members primarily reside; establishes the procedure of which of the two board member's community the releasee shall be released to.
Enacts the wetlands homeowner's relief act; provides that a homeowner who currently lives within a wetlands designated area shall not have to apply for a building permit for use of land within a fifty foot periphery of the house and garage; provides that new maps may not be issued without prior approval from the legislature; prohibits DEC from delineating wetlands beyond the boundaries shown on official wetlands maps.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts certain property owners from requiring scaffolding safety measures during building work. Specifically, it removes the obligation for farm owners, owners of single- or two-family homes, and owners of multiple dwellings when they contract work but don't direct or control it (e.g., hiring a contractor for repairs). The change applies only to these owners in the specified scenarios, not to contractors or property owners who manage the work. Safety requirements for scaffolding remain in place for all other cases.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of nuclear small modular reactors.
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
Prohibits the New York state department of taxation and finance from charging a fee for applications for a certificate of registration pursuant to a re-registration program.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the use or sale of single use plastic straws and beverage stirrers in state parks.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to admit evidence of other sexual offenses committed by a defendant in cases where they're accused of a sexual offense, directly affecting defendants in such trials. It permits this evidence only if it's relevant to proving motive, intent, absence of accident, a common plan, or the defendant's identity, and requires the court to confirm its value outweighs potential prejudice. Prosecutors must disclose any such evidence to the defense at least 15 days before trial, including summaries of witness testimony. The rule applies to cases involving offenses defined under specific sections of the penal law and takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies assaulting a code enforcement official as a class D felony (a more serious offense) instead of a misdemeanor. It specifically targets individuals who cause physical injury to these officials while they're performing their duties. The key change is elevating the legal penalty for this specific assault, making it punishable by up to 7 years in prison. This directly affects code enforcement officials and individuals who assault them while they're carrying out enforcement work.
