Requires that firearms surrendered under a municipal gun buyback program shall be rendered inoperable, and all components unable to be reused; prohibits the acceptance of firearms which were manufactured for the purpose of surrender for remuneration.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts to observe specific cultural and religious holidays as official school days, based on local student demographics. It adds Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Tihar, Bandi Chhor Divas, and Onam to the list of potential school holidays. School boards or trustees must determine if a district has a "sizable proportion" of students observing these days before implementing them as holidays. The policy applies only to districts meeting this threshold, not statewide. The bill takes effect on July 1st following enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Consumer Overdraft Protection Act, requiring banks to get specific written consent from checking account holders before charging fees for covering overdrafts (when checks or withdrawals exceed account funds). Banks must clearly disclose fee amounts, coverage details (including ATM/electronic transfers), repayment terms, and when overdrafts won't be covered. The law caps annual overdraft fees at $100 per account and mandates automatic bounce systems for transactions exceeding this limit. It directly affects consumers with checking accounts and banks offering overdraft services by changing how fees are imposed and disclosed.
Prohibits third-party food delivery platforms from employing algorithms that promote unsafe operation of e-bikes and scooters to improve safety for third-party food deliveries.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Maddy summaryThis bill would create a state coordinator to help asylum seekers in New York access services. The governor and NYC mayor would jointly appoint the coordinator, who would work with state agencies (like health, education, and housing departments) to streamline support. The coordinator would manage key needs including housing, healthcare, education, language services, and connections to federal programs for people seeking asylum or who are refugees under federal law. The role would also advocate for federal immigration policy changes.
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 prohibits the use of grade 4 fuel oil (a specific type of heavy fuel oil classified under ASTM D396-15c) in all buildings and facilities across the state after July 1, 2030. It directly affects commercial, industrial, and residential properties that currently rely on this fuel for heating or energy. The key provision sets a clear deadline for the phaseout, while allowing municipalities to adopt stricter local regulations if desired. The bill does not require immediate replacement but mandates a transition to alternative fuels or systems by the 2030 deadline. This is a substantive environmental regulation focused on reducing emissions from a specific fuel source.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all voting systems in New York to use durable paper ballots that withstand recounts without damage and retain voter marks for the full retention period. It mandates that every polling place must offer voters either a hand-marked paper ballot or a nontabulating ballot marking device (which doesn’t record votes electronically). The bill explicitly bans voting machines with wireless capabilities, internet connectivity, or encoded marks like QR/barcodes that require special devices to read. These provisions ensure voter-verifiable paper records remain the standard for audits and recounts.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4031) requires the MTA, working with NYC's Department of Transportation, to study whether an autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) network could be built in New York City. The study must focus on adding transit options to neighborhoods with limited or no subway or rail service, examining potential routes, infrastructure needs, fares, integration with buses, and technology availability. The MTA must complete the study within one year and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor, state legislature leaders, and NYC Mayor. This bill does not fund or build the network - it only mandates a feasibility study to inform future decisions.
