Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.
Enacts the "fostering affordability and integrity through reasonable (FAIR) business practices act", to expand the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) asking Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 16, 2025, as "Get Smart About Your Credit Day" in New York State. It aligns with the existing national observance and references the American Bankers Association Foundation's free financial education program, which teaches youth about credit management, budgeting, and debt prevention. The resolution symbolically supports financial literacy efforts targeting high school students and young adults but does not create new laws, programs, or funding. It directly affects New York residents by formally recognizing the value of financial education, though it has no enforceable policy impact.
Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs provide insurance coverage in amounts equal to the financial responsibility requirements set forth in section three hundred eleven of the vehicle and traffic law; removes requirements relating to requiring additional insurance coverage.
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to formally recognize the month to raise awareness about barriers faced by people with criminal records. The resolution cites statistics on employment challenges (e.g., 90% struggle to find work) and aligns with National Second Chance Month. It urges New Yorkers to support efforts removing barriers to reentry, though it has no direct legal effect.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring The Upper Room International Ministries Inc. (URIM) for its 25 years of community service in Far Rockaway. It recognizes URIM’s work providing food, education, disaster relief, and youth programs since its founding in 2000, including partnerships with local organizations. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commends URIM’s contributions and directs a copy to its pastor. As a procedural resolution, it affects no individuals or policies.
Includes establishing a branch in a banking development district as a factor indicating that a banking institution is helping to meet the credit needs of its entire community for purposes of assessing such banking institution.
