Asm. Steven Raga

Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.

Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.

Provides that a great-grandparent may apply to the supreme court for visitation rights with respect to certain minor great-grandchildren where either or both of the parents of such child is or are deceased.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's housing anti-discrimination law to explicitly prohibit landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or sell housing based on a person's wage history, medical history, or health conditions. It adds these factors to the existing list of protected characteristics (like race, disability, or gender) in housing decisions. The law applies to all housing accommodations, including publicly-assisted housing, and bans both direct refusal and discriminatory inquiries about these protected factors. This creates a clear legal standard preventing housing discrimination tied to financial background or health status.

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.

Relates to the New York city housing authority and mold remediation; establishes after reporting such authority shall have 15 days to remediate such reported mold.

Imposes an excise tax on any taxpayer engaged in the trade or business of digital asset mining; provides that taxes, interest, and penalties collected or received from such taxes shall be used for prompt assistance to utility customers enrolled in energy affordability programs.

Establishes the healthy and safe students act; requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits automobile insurers from denying coverage or refusing to renew personal auto insurance policies based solely on an individual's credit history. It bans insurers from using credit reports or credit information to make coverage decisions for standard personal auto policies. The law specifically applies to individual drivers with policies for non-business vehicle use, excluding rideshare drivers under specific regulations. Insurers must stop requesting credit reports when renewing policies for these customers.

Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.