Asm. Clyde Vanel

Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5431) prohibits deceptive automatic gratuities in New York by requiring businesses to clearly disclose any automatic tip before ordering and banning tips based on taxes or fees. It mandates point-of-sale systems to prominently display "A TIP HAS ALREADY BEEN ADDED" when offering additional tips and updates systems to prevent hidden charges. The law directly affects restaurants and similar establishments using payment systems, with deadlines for software updates and terminal compliance. Businesses must stop deceptive practices by the law's effective date, one year after enactment.

Relates to the reporting of suspected financial exploitation; requires the superintendent of the department of financial services to develop guidelines relating to reporting suspected financial exploitation; provides that a third party who reports suspected financial abuse shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability as a result.

Provides for increased fines for overnight parking of tractor-trailer combinations, tractors, truck trailers and semi-trailers on residential streets in the city of New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7720) changes state law to downgrade the offense of possessing certain amounts of a controlled substance from a class A misdemeanor to a simple violation. It directly affects individuals who possess such substances, removing criminal penalties like jail time or fines for this specific offense. Key provisions include two exceptions: it does not apply to small leftover amounts in syringes/needles, or to possession discovered while seeking emergency medical care for an overdose or life-threatening emergency. The bill is pending legislative action and would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Includes the reckless use or operation of a vehicle in concert with another as part of the crime of manslaughter in the second degree; clarifies liability as a result of the reckless use or operation of a vehicle in concert with another.

Prohibits interactive computer service providers from knowingly promoting content to a targeted user and with the intention of developing the content, cause the user extreme emotional harm, physical injury or financial injury.

Allows the department of financial services to have additional oversight of banks and insurance companies that are not currently licensed in this state; provides penalties for violations.

Prohibits certain licensed entities from limiting, prohibiting, or requiring certain bets or banning a player based, in any part, on the player's success, except in cases where the player exceeds certain threshold win and loss caps.

Allows credit unions, savings banks, savings and loan associations and federal savings associations to accept and secure deposits from municipal corporations.