Asm. Erik Dilan

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a free bus fare program for seniors aged 60 or older who are already enrolled in the MTA's existing reduced fare program. It mandates that free rides be available during all hours the MTA operates buses, without limiting service to off-peak times. The program would take effect on January 1 following the bill's enactment. This directly affects eligible seniors in New York City who currently use reduced-fare bus services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 9356) would require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a free bus fare program for all full-time undergraduate students enrolled in associate or bachelor's degree programs at accredited colleges. It directly affects eligible students at participating institutions by eliminating their bus fare costs during all hours the MTA operates bus services, not just limited to off-peak times. The MTA must implement this program without restricting its operation to specific hours, and the chairman would establish necessary rules. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a free bus fare program for all high school students attending accredited public or non-public schools in New York City. It mandates that the program operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during regular bus service hours, without limiting it to off-peak times. The MTA chair must establish rules to implement the program, which would take effect January 1st after enactment. The bill directly affects NYC high school students by eliminating bus fare costs during specified hours.

Authorizes application of the property tax abatement for rent-controlled or rent regulated properties occupied by senior citizens or disabled persons, to those units occupied by tenants paying the maximum allowable rent when such rent exceeds 1/2 of the household income; provides for state payments to cities affected thereby equal to 10% of lost real property tax revenue.

Directs the department of corrections and community supervision to conduct a comprehensive study on deaths in correctional facilities within New York state to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve prison conditions, healthcare, and policies to prevent future tragedies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sex offenders in New York to register any change of address, internet accounts, or education/employment status with the state registry within five calendar days (reducing the previous requirement from ten days). It also mandates a $10 fee for each registration update. The law directly affects individuals subject to the state's sex offender registry, imposing stricter timelines for reporting location changes. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the standard of proof required in correctional disciplinary hearings from "substantial evidence" to "preponderance of the evidence." It directly affects disciplinary decisions involving prison staff or inmates under New York's correction law, such as those related to misconduct or sanctions. The key provision lowers the evidentiary threshold, meaning decisions only need to be supported by evidence showing it is more likely than not (over 50%) true, rather than meeting the higher "substantial evidence" standard previously required. The change applies to all disciplinary hearings held under the correction law, as specified in the bill's amendments to relevant legal sections.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all correctional facilities to install video cameras at every entrance and exit of their medical wards and clinics, and to post clear signage informing patients, visitors, and staff about the surveillance. It mandates continuous recording of footage with secure storage for at least 90 days, restricting access to authorized personnel only and requiring periodic audits by the attorney general. The policy directly affects correctional facility medical operations, impacting patient privacy, staff protocols, and visitor interactions within these medical areas. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Prohibits employees of the department of corrections and community supervision or a correctional facility from willfully obstructing, blocking or otherwise obscuring a body-worn or stationary camera from recording activities within a correctional facility for the purpose of hindering an existing or potential investigation, concealing a crime or criminal activity, or concealing otherwise unlawful behavior.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new legal standards for when police officers may use deadly force. It states officers can only use deadly force if they reasonably believe it's necessary to prevent imminent death or serious injury to themselves or others, or to arrest someone for a violent felony that caused death or serious injury. The law requires officers to consider alternatives when safe and evaluate situations from the perspective of a reasonable officer at the time, not with hindsight. It specifically notes people with disabilities are more likely to experience excessive force during police interactions and are involved in a significant portion of fatal encounters. The bill directly affects police officers' use of force decisions and impacts individuals interacting with law enforcement, particularly those with disabilities.