Asm. Claire Valdez

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts a specific parcel of land in Queens County from New York's general rule prohibiting alcohol sales within 200 feet of a place of worship. It allows a retail alcohol license for on-site consumption at a food/beverage establishment located *only* within the precisely defined boundaries of this property (detailed in the bill text), which adjoins a church. The exemption applies solely to this one location and requires the business to primarily sell food or beverages. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as requested.)

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that it is unlawful to retaliate against individuals who request reasonable accommodations under New York's anti-discrimination law (Executive Law § 296). It specifically adds "requesting a reasonable accommodation" to the list of protected activities, alongside opposing discrimination or filing complaints. The law prohibits actions like disclosing personnel files in retaliation for such requests, except when necessary for legal proceedings. This is a clarification of existing law, not a new right, and applies to all covered workplaces and services.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies when New York's state labor law applies to employer-employee disputes. It specifies that New York's labor relations act does not cover employees already protected under federal laws (like the National Labor Relations Act) or when federal labor boards have jurisdiction. For all other employees, the state labor board must promptly certify existing union representatives as the official bargaining agent and maintain current work terms during the certification process. This ensures continuity for employees and employers not covered by federal labor rules.

Requires the department of health to publish a report on the incidence of tick-borne illnesses annually on the department's website; requires the department to submit an annual report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature; requires the superintendent of financial services to review the status of health insurance coverage for the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne related diseases and to submit a report to the governor and the leaders of the legislature.

Enacts the "rate hike notice act" which requires utilities in the state of New York to provide notice of a proposed rate hike to a customer via text, email and via such customer's monthly billing statement.

Maddy summaryBill A 6326 requires gas and electric utility companies to provide their customers with at least 45 days' written notice before any service rate or charge increase takes effect. This bill directly affects gas and electric corporations by mandating this notification period and impacts their customers by ensuring they are informed in advance of changes to their utility costs. It amends the public service law to add this new requirement.