Asm. Clyde Vanel

Maddy summaryThis bill adds "gaming disorder" to the mental hygiene law as a formally recognized condition, defined as addictive behavior based on the World Health Organization's latest classification. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services for gaming-related issues by establishing a legal framework for diagnosis and treatment. The key provision amends the law to include this specific disorder, referencing the WHO's international standards. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes a task force to study the creation of a quantum computing project to make recommendations on how to utilize quantum computing for the purposes of developing computers for civilian, business, trade, environmental and security purposes, such as cryptanalysis, in this state.

Requires all withdrawal transactions made through a service provided by a mobile sports wagering licensee to be irreversible by the withdrawing consumer, the licensee or another at the consumer's request.

Requires internet dating services to utilize license verification for New York members and implement reasonable security features that prohibits usage of the online dating service absent identity verification.

Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.

Provides that any small property owner that owns twenty units or less shall be entitled to free legal services if such small property owner can prove a loss of at least twenty percent of rent payments in a calendar year; defines "small property owner" as any lessor in a residential real property transaction, and includes an owner of twenty units or less who lists residential real property for lease with an agent, whether or not a lease results, or who receives an offer to lease twenty units of residential real property or less.

Enacts the "faith-based affordable housing act" for development on residential land; defines terms; provides that each village, town, and city shall allow the construction and occupation of residential buildings on any covered site up to the specified densities; provides that all residential buildings constructed pursuant to this section in a town, village, or city with fewer than one million inhabitants shall set aside twenty percent of the residential floor area for households earning an average of eighty percent of area median income; outlines the densities for New York city; makes related provisions.

Requires lessors or their authorized agent to provide a copy of a lease agreement upon written request of a residential lessee within thirty calendar days from the date of such request.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6494) expands the New York Attorney General's authority to investigate violations of the public officers law, directly affecting state and local public officials who must comply with ethics and conduct standards. It allows the Attorney General to probe alleged violations and prosecute offenders, while explicitly preserving district attorneys' existing powers to handle such cases. The bill requires state agencies and local governments to cooperate with these investigations and mandates the Attorney General to report findings to the governor. Key provisions include streamlined appointment of investigators, confidentiality protections for inquiry details, and penalties for obstructing investigations.

Maddy summaryBill A 8106 establishes the "task force on daylight saving time" in New York State. This task force is created to study the potential effects if New York were to opt out of daylight saving time. It will examine various factors, including associated health risks, economic and social impacts, effects on traffic and crime, and the positions of neighboring states. Comprised of state agency personnel and experts, the task force must submit a report with its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by April 1, 2026.