Asm. Clyde Vanel

Relates to establishing an abatement and exemption from real property taxes for capital improvements to reduce carbon emissions; establishes an energy efficiency improvement board to approve the abatements and exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1467) adds "to recover after a stillbirth" as a qualifying reason for paid family leave under New York's workers' compensation law. It directly affects employees who experience a stillbirth, allowing them to take paid leave for recovery. The key provision amends existing law to include stillbirth recovery alongside other covered reasons like bonding with a newborn or caring for a family member with a serious health condition. The change applies to all policies or contracts issued, renewed, or modified after the effective date. This is a specific policy update to expand access to paid leave for a defined health-related event.

Requires online property marketplaces to verify that the person listing or claiming the property or rental is authorized to do so prior to allowing a property or rental to be listed on its website, application or software or permitting any person to claim ownership of an existing property or rental listing.

Requires anyone under age sixteen who is riding upon, propelling or otherwise operating an electric scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle with electric assist or is a passenger on such electric scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, or bicycle with electric assist to wear approved protective headwear.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of most consumer products containing more than 90 milligrams of lead per kilogram, unless they display a conspicuous lead warning label. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers of consumer products - especially children's products, defined as items marketed for or sized for children - requiring compliance with the lead limit or labeling. Key provisions include exemptions for small businesses (five or fewer employees), secondhand sales, and products where lead is essential for function with no lower-lead alternatives. The law also creates a private right of action, allowing purchasers of non-compliant products to sue entities in the supply chain (excluding certain retailers). These requirements apply to products made after the bill's effective date, with no impact on existing federal or local lead regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state board of elections to study whether blockchain technology can securely protect voter records and election results. The board must consult with IT services and experts in blockchain, cybersecurity, voter fraud, and election integrity to evaluate the technology's potential. They must submit a report to the governor and legislature within one year, considering how other states use similar systems. The bill does not implement blockchain in elections but mandates a formal review of its feasibility for enhancing election security.

Requires any person or entity, whether located within the state or sending physical or electronic mail to a person within the state, sending an unsolicited private government-related registration service communication that mentions any fees, renewal charges, requests for payment, or requests to enter into a contract, shall include a notice that is reasonably calculated to apprise the recipient that they are not a government entity or affiliated with one and the recipient is not required to pay or enter into any agreement with them.

Maddy summaryBill A 8109 establishes the New York state autonomous vehicle task force within the Department of Transportation. This task force will study the use of self-driving cars on New York roads, including current usage, regional differences within the state, and comparisons with other states. It will be comprised of members appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and the DOT Commissioner. The task force is mandated to collaborate with state and city agencies and submit a report with its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2027.

Requires any court which holds a special proceeding to recover real property to establish an escrow account where the tenant shall submit any owed rent into such account.

Allows signatures, records and contracts secured through blockchain technology to be considered in an electronic form and to be an electronic record and signature; allows smart contracts to exist in commerce.