Establishes the healthy and safe students act; requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2696) requires state and municipal governments to pay all public employees the minimum wage, eliminating previous exemptions. It amends the labor law to explicitly include "state or local government" as an employer under minimum wage rules, removing exceptions that previously allowed lower pay for workers in public institutions (like schools or government offices). The change directly affects public employees at all levels of government who were previously excluded from minimum wage protections under certain exemptions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Eliminates the role of the federal centers for disease control and prevention from the determination of policies and practices in the state of New York; directs the use of nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines and best practices.
Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.
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.
Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative at the same pay rate and amount of time as paid family leave.
Maddy summaryBill A 3964 requires e-bikes and electric scooters used for business deliveries in cities with over 1 million residents to be registered and display license plates. Delivery companies or third-party platforms (like food delivery apps) must pay a $25 fee per vehicle for the plates, which must be renewed every five years. The law applies only to commercial delivery use - personal e-bike/scooter riders are unaffected - and mandates plates be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. Companies failing to comply face a $500 fine, while riders must notify authorities if they stop working for a delivery service.
Provides certain warranties and protections for purchasers of new and used motor vehicles; includes commercial and business purchasers under the Lemon Law.
Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses operating in New York State that use artificial intelligence to create and submit "responsible capability scaling policies" to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). These policies must identify, monitor, and address potential harms from AI systems. Companies must file annual compliance certifications with the CIO, who can grant exemptions or designate covered entities, and the Attorney General may audit these policies. The law applies broadly to all businesses offering products or services to New York consumers using AI, with implementation starting 90 days after enactment.
