Relates to enacting "Sahim's law"; allows family members to bring civil actions on behalf of incarcerated individuals; establishes certain confidentiality requirements regarding civil actions brought against correction facility staff by or on behalf of incarcerated individuals.
Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York City police pension calculations for detectives, sergeants, and lieutenants. It adds 5%, 10%, or 15% to a retiree’s highest rank salary (based on 25, 30, or 35 years of uniformed service) when computing pension benefits, replacing existing calculations under section 14-111. The increase applies only to those retiring in their current rank after meeting the service threshold. It directly affects NYPD members in these ranks who meet the specified service years, without providing additional benefits beyond the pension calculation adjustment.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how stock transfer tax revenue is allocated. It gradually increases the percentage of tax rebates paid to taxpayers (from 30% to 80% over time) before directing remaining funds to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's special assistance fund. The key mechanism is a phased change in rebate rates for stock transactions, with all leftover tax money after rebates being sent to the MTA fund starting in 1981. This directly affects the MTA by providing dedicated funding for its operations through the special assistance fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.
Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale or rental of video games with mature or violent ratings to anyone under 18. Retailers must store such games separately in adult-access areas and verify a customer's age using government-issued ID (like a driver's license or passport), though appearance alone cannot be used as a defense for selling to minors. The law defines prohibited content to include depictions of violent crimes, sexual acts in violent contexts, or advocacy of violence or illegal drug use. It requires businesses to implement written age-check policies and creates limited defenses for sellers who follow these procedures.
Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a coroner, coroner's physician or medical examiner of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.
Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.
Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery and such physician's services shall not be covered by their insurance policy; provides such services must be covered if the insured person does not receive notification prior to such services or procedure.
