Increases the minimum wage outside of New York city and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester; repeals certain provisions of law relating to exceptions to minimum wage increases.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how "floor area" is measured for residential buildings under housing regulations. It specifies that spaces with higher ceilings (e.g., 12-24 feet tall count twice) are included multiple times in floor area calculations, while excluding cellars, low attics, outdoor balconies, parking spaces, and mechanical equipment areas (except where noted). It directly affects housing developers, building inspectors, and property owners who must comply with these measurement rules for zoning and construction. The changes apply to all residential buildings covered by the Multiple Dwelling Law, ensuring consistent application of floor area definitions.
Maddy summaryThe bill imposes a tax on New York residents with $1 billion or more in net assets (total assets minus debts) by calculating gains as if their assets were sold at market value on December 31, 2024. Taxable gains apply only to the value exceeding $1 billion, capped at 25% of that excess. Taxpayers may pay the full amount or in ten annual installments with an annual deferral charge based on estimated borrowing rates. It covers assets owned directly, through trusts, or held by family members, including those donated within five years.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax benefits for buildings in New York City that provide affordable space for arts organizations. It directly affects eligible nonprofit arts groups (tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3)) and building owners who rent space to them. Key provisions require rent to stay at or below $20 per square foot annually, with higher tax exemptions for lower rents - up to 100% tax exemption for spaces rented at $10/sq ft or less, provided owners offer tenant improvements. The benefits apply for the duration of the lease, with specific rules to maintain affordability and meet city zoning requirements.
Defines the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist; requires collaboration with a licensed physician qualified to determine the need for anesthesia services; requires licensing; defines qualifications.
Prohibits police officers from using bias-based profiling; requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for bias-based profiling; allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.
Requires proof of at least six hours of driving experience under a certified instructor prior to issuance of licenses for certain drivers and motorcyclists.
Relates to the right to unemployment benefits based on employment with certain educational institutions, including the state university of New York, the city university of New York and public community colleges; clarifies the meaning of certain terms relating to such rights to unemployment benefits.
Implements escalating penalties for vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo violation monitoring device for failure to comply with traffic-control indications up to a suspension of a vehicle's registration.
Requires third-party food delivery services maintain insurance through a group policy that covers bodily injury or death arising out of or resulting from qualifying accidents involving a delivery person.
