Relates to the use of injurious physical force by public servants; directs the commissioner of criminal justice services and the commissioner of health to prescribe standards for the use of physical force and for devices and substances used in the exercise of physical force.
Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.
Maddy summaryThis bill significantly expands eligibility for judicial diversion programs, allowing individuals charged with a broader range of offenses to participate if they have a "qualifying diagnosis." This diagnosis includes serious mental disorders, other mental health disorders causing severe functional impairment, or substance use disorders. While most Class A felonies and Class B sexual offenses are generally excluded, the bill establishes a new "diversion part" in each county. It also redefines "treatment" within these programs to include evidence-based interventions outside of carceral settings.
Prohibits any person or entity from registering, reserving, or otherwise acquiring a domain name based on knowledge acquired through non-public information of a third party's interest in that domain name.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for larceny and criminal possession of stolen property when committed against people aged 60 or older. If the offender knew the victim's age and has a prior conviction for a similar crime against an elderly person, misdemeanor offenses become class E felonies, and felony offenses are elevated by one category. The law specifically targets intentional crimes against elderly victims, not accidental ones, and requires prior similar offenses as a condition for the enhanced penalty. It applies to larceny under sections 155.40-155.43 and stolen property under sections 165.40-165.52 of New York's penal law.
Establishes an active military service travel tax credit for New York domiciled active-duty military members for the cost of their airfare when they travel back home to the state.
Requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to identify and eliminate all surveillance dead zones in correctional facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections.
Requires high schools in grades nine through twelve to provide a course in financial literacy; requires students to complete such course as a condition of graduation.
Maddy summaryBill A 8111 requires that all portable electronic devices manufactured for sale in the state must be equipped with an ATSC 3.0 chip. This mandate directly affects manufacturers of devices such as mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and other handheld devices with mobile data access. The bill specifies that this new manufacturing requirement will take effect starting January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryThis bill caps fines for late toll payments or toll evasion at 25% of the toll amount owed, directly affecting drivers who miss payments on public toll facilities. It revises penalty tiers: first violations max at 25% of the toll (or $50, whichever is greater), second violations at 5x the toll (or $100), and third violations at 10x the toll (or $150). Toll authorities must send detailed bills within 10 days, including payment deadlines, dispute procedures, and vehicle license plate details. All fines, including late fees, are strictly limited to 25% of the toll amount.
