Asm. William Colton

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement agencies to forward sex offender change-of-address notifications to the Division of Criminal Justice Services within five business days. It applies to any sex offender who updates their address or other status information, such as employment or school enrollment, with a local police department. The law mandates that the agency provide a copy of the submission to the offender while keeping a copy for its own records. Additionally, the bill maintains a ten-dollar fee for each registration update, though the fee is not required for the state to accept the information.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state penal law to classify conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree as a Class B violent felony offense. The legislation directly affects individuals charged with plotting to commit this specific crime by placing it in the same sentencing category as other serious violent acts like kidnapping, rape, and aggravated assault. By reclassifying the charge, the bill ensures that those who conspire to commit murder face the same level of imprisonment as those who directly commit or attempt other severe violent felonies. The change takes effect on November 1st of the year following its enactment.

Requires minors under 18 years to attend school on a full-time basis, unless such minor is seventeen or older and enrolled in a vocational or occupational education program, with the consent of the school district and the person in parental relation with the minor; requires such minor must enroll in GED course until age of 19 years, if the person leaves school.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords and public housing authorities from denying occupancy or evicting tenants solely because they own a dog of a specific breed, size, or weight. It applies to both private apartment buildings and public housing projects, ensuring that lease restrictions cannot be based on the dog's breed alone. However, the law allows property owners to continue enforcing reasonable rules regarding dangerous dogs or general pet policies that apply to all animals regardless of breed. The legislation took effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for employers leaving the state workers' compensation insurance fund by requiring them to provide a 30-day written notice before their insurance contract is cancelled. Under the new provisions, the fund must file a notice of cancellation at least ten days prior to the effective date, and the contract remains active until ten days after that filing occurs. Additionally, any new insurance policy an employer secures with a private company cannot take effect until the cancellation of their state fund contract is officially finalized. The legislation also allows for an immediate cancellation date if an employer provides proof that their new insurance coverage is already in place.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's civil service law to prohibit state and local public employers from hiring individuals whose primary residence is in a state that bans the employment of out-of-state residents. The New York Civil Service Commission will create and update an annual list of these "discriminatory jurisdictions," which employers must use to screen candidates, though new hires have one year to move their residence to comply. The law includes exemptions for current employees who were hired before the list took effect and allows for waivers in cases of undue hardship, such as significant financial or health burdens, subject to a review process by the commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State election laws to clarify who qualifies for an absentee ballot and how those ballots are delivered. It requires election boards to mail or hand-deliver ballots to voters at their registered home, current temporary address, or a designated person, while prohibiting candidates from receiving ballots for others. The law also mandates that designated recipients sign a formal certificate stating they have not received more than two ballots and are not running for office. Additionally, it ensures that every absentee ballot includes a prepaid return envelope and specifies that ballots sent outside the U.S. must be mailed by air.

Directs the department of public service to prepare a written report on the affordability of water services for commercial and residential customers within 180 days of effectiveness; requires an updated report to be submitted one year after the initial report.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state and local governments to stop paying salaries to elected officials who are indicted for crimes directly related to their public duties. The law defines these crimes as felonies involving the theft of public funds, offenses committed while serving in office, or actions taken to gain personal profit through the misuse of official power. Once an indictment is filed, the official's employer must withhold their salary and notify the individual, but the withheld funds must be returned within sixty days if the charges are dismissed, the official is acquitted, or they are found not guilty. Conversely, if the official pleads guilty or is convicted of the related crimes, the withheld salary payments will not be returned and will instead be deposited into the employer's general fund. The legislation also mandates that courts and grand juries promptly inform the relevant public employers of indictment filings, guilty pleas, and trial verdicts involving these specific charges.

Relates to the provision of regulatory information to small businesses through the establishment of a small business regulatory nexus by certain agencies.