Requires the state shall offer a statewide emergency services internet protocol network (ESINet) available for connection to local public safety answering points (PSAPs).
Maddy summaryThis bill allows municipal agencies responsible for waste management to install and use surveillance cameras to identify people illegally dumping waste. It directly affects local governments and their sanitation departments by giving them a new tool to monitor dumping sites. The key provision permits these agencies to review camera footage specifically to catch individuals violating illegal dumping laws. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment, with no additional requirements or restrictions specified.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7370) designates March 8 as "Women's Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of public holidays under the General Construction Law. It directly affects state employees and businesses that observe public holidays, requiring them to close or provide paid time off on March 8. The key provision amends Section 24 of the law to explicitly include "the eighth day of March, known as Women's day" alongside existing holidays like New Year's Day and Independence Day. The change would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Provides that no contracts for services with the city of New York which are awarded on a contingency basis or through a retainer agreement shall be excluded from the definition of doing business with the city for purposes of campaign finance limitations for matching contributions.
Creates a state office of algorithmic innovation to set policies and standards to ensure algorithms are safe, effective, fair, and ethical, and that the state is conducive to promoting algorithmic innovation.
Relates to an increase in punishment for certain actions against on-duty auxiliary police officers such as criminally negligent homicide, assault or menacing of such officer.
Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.
Makes technical changes to provisions providing for certification for service as a retired judge of the court of appeals or a retired justice of the supreme court.
Enacts the "empire state of mind act" relating to the treatment of mentally ill persons in the realm of treatment in mental health and addiction services facilities, the penal system and social services.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to formally designate Diwali (specifically the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik, also called Lakshmi Puja or the Hindu festival of lights) as a public holiday. It adds Diwali to the existing list of state-recognized public holidays, which currently includes dates like New Year's Day and Independence Day. As a public holiday, Diwali would require state offices and government operations to close, similar to other designated days. The change would take effect January 1, 2026, following the bill's enactment. This affects state employees and government services, aligning Diwali with other established public holidays.
