Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A-4279, "Regulating Addictive Notifications Act") prohibits mobile sports betting operators and platforms in New York from sending push notifications or text messages that solicit wagers or deposits. It specifically bans automatic alerts that appear on users' devices even when the betting app is closed, which the bill states can exploit vulnerable users and increase gambling risks. The law amends the racing law to require operators to stop these unsolicited notifications, aiming to reduce addictive behaviors linked to mobile betting accessibility. It directly affects all mobile sports wagering platforms operating in New York.
Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.
Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.
Establishes the crime of criminally negligent use of real property; establishes that the commission of such crime shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.
Maddy summaryBill A 8110 requires that all polling places utilize at least one form of electronic verification for voter registration. When a voter provides their name and address, an election inspector must loudly announce it and then verify it using the electronic system. This bill aims to update the voter verification process during elections, directly affecting voters and election inspectors at every polling place.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state and local government agencies and certain non-governmental entities that function like government bodies to proactively publish public records online. It defines "publishable state data" as information that can be made public without violating privacy, safety, or other legal restrictions, such as those protecting personal information or ongoing investigations. Agencies must create rules for online access, including setting fees for printed copies (capped at 25 cents per photocopy) and specifying when and how records are available. The law aims to increase public access to government records by leveraging technology, as mandated by the Freedom of Information Law.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 9-member task force to study the potential impacts of New York issuing its own cryptocurrency. The task force will examine how a state cryptocurrency would interact with federal financial regulators, affect monetary policy and tax systems, and compare New York's approach to efforts by other states, countries, and central banks. The task force must complete its study and submit findings to the governor and legislature within one year of the bill's effective date. This is a procedural measure focused solely on research, with no immediate policy changes or cryptocurrency implementation proposed.
Requires all online marketplaces to require every person engaged in a transaction on its marketplace website, application or software, to verify their identity with the online marketplace.
