Relates to empowering the commissioner of a board of elections to order a voting machine audit upon a finding of discrepancies and shall also be empowered to order an audit of a particular contest.
Enacts the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act"; requires a setting which allows a social media user to turn off algorithmic recommendations and other notifications; prohibits the use of dark patterns to subvert choice or inhibit users from accessing certain mechanisms.
Maddy summaryBill A 8092 mandates that real estate brokers and salespersons complete sexual harassment prevention training. Under this bill, licensees must complete two hours of training every two years, immediately preceding their license renewal. This training is divided into two one-hour programs, with one completed in each year of the two-year cycle, and its content must align with existing labor law requirements. Licensees will be required to affirm their compliance with this new training when renewing their licenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 106) increases monthly financial standards for public assistance eligibility and home energy grants in New York State. It doubles the current monthly need standards for households (e.g., a single-person household jumps from $158 to $316) and home energy grants (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20) starting July 1, 2025, for all public assistance recipients. The bill also establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments based on federal Social Security data. These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families receiving state public assistance benefits.
Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1471, the "Tiarah Poyau Act") amends criminal procedure law to allow courts to provide juries with written instructions about the legal elements of offenses or defenses when requested during deliberations. It requires courts to give written instructions only after letting defense and prosecution attorneys review them, mark them as exhibits, and read them to the jury. The bill directly affects juries and judges in criminal trials by changing how juries can seek clarification on legal standards. It does not alter trial procedures but adds a specific mechanism for written jury instruction requests with safeguards for legal review.
Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Relates to actions and proceedings seeking an abatement of rent based on violations of the housing maintenance code, applicable housing standards, the building code, or the health code; relates to the number of housing judges assigned to certain actions.
Moves from the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) responsibility for certifying, establishing and implementing standards for pretrial services agencies of the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill bans the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo body part or product, including skin, meat, or bones. It directly affects businesses involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather or fur exporters. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations. It specifically covers red kangaroos, eastern grey kangaroos, western grey kangaroos, and common wallaroos, while clarifying it does not override existing animal welfare laws.
