Asm. Misha Novakhov

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

Requires state agencies to submit annual reports to the financial committees of the legislature accounting for all fines, fees and surcharges, the purpose of such fine, fee or surcharge, and where such fines, fees, interest and surcharges were deposited; directs unassigned fees to be deposited into the general fund.

Maddy summaryBill A 5876, known as "Barreto's law," establishes the new crime of vehicular manslaughter in the third degree. This bill directly affects individuals who cause the death of another person while operating a vehicle. A person can be charged with this crime if the death occurs while they are engaged in reckless driving or committing aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. This new offense is classified as a class E felony.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the TikTok application and website from all state-issued electronic devices, including government phones, laptops, and internet-capable equipment. It directly affects state employees, contractors, and any entity working with state agencies when using state-owned or leased devices. The law prohibits both downloading TikTok and accessing its website on these devices, with immediate effect. This policy change applies to all state agencies and their contracted partners without exception.

Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies uniformed court officers and court clerks in the first and second departments of New York's unified court system as "police officers" under the criminal procedure law. It adds specific definitions for these roles in the law and repeals two existing paragraphs (a and b of section 2.10) that previously defined them differently. The change directly affects court staff in those departments by altering their legal classification for purposes like law enforcement authority and eligibility for certain protections or benefits. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's social services office to implement an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system by June 21, 2027, replacing paper checks for programs like food assistance and cash benefits. It mandates using standard commercial electronic payment technology, including chip-based cards, to deliver benefits securely and efficiently. The policy directly affects state recipients of social services and the agency managing benefit distribution, shifting from physical vouchers to digital transfers. The law also requires the office to upgrade the system as soon as possible after the deadline.

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Requires public corporations and agencies to provide written notice to each minority- or women-owned business enterprise that unsuccessfully bid on a contract of the reason or reasons why the business enterprise was unsuccessful in obtaining the contract.

Requires municipal corporations to approve any facility intending to house asylum seekers prior to their establishment; establishes a review process that incorporates notice to the public and the opportunity for the public to comment; renders a decision within 8 weeks.