Asm. Latrice Walker

Relates to the tolling of statute of limitations for individuals in state custody; provides that with respect to state action brought by anyone to recover damages for physical, psychological, or other injury or condition suffered while in state custody, the time in which such action must commence shall be extended to three years after such person is released from such custody.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an independent agency to handle complaints from current and converted Mitchell-Lama residents regarding issues like rent increases, harassment, or unsafe living conditions. It requires state and city housing agencies to verify financial documentation before approving rent hikes or building conversions, and mandates comptroller approval for all rent increases based on verified expenses. The bill also guarantees legal support for tenants in housing court and creates a specialized help desk for self-represented litigants. These changes directly affect Mitchell-Lama residents, building owners, co-op boards, and state/local housing agencies overseeing affordable housing.

Provides that recounts of ballots conducted by the board of elections or a bipartisan committee appointed by the board can be either done manually or via the use of any automated tool authorized for such use by the board of elections, which is independent from the voting system it is being used to recount, of all ballots for a particular contest where the margin of victory is less than or equal to 0.5% but greater than 0.25%; allows for losing candidates to deny a recount before any recount is conducted.

Expands health care services provided by telehealth to include services delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center, including those facilities that are also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits political parties to hold meetings, conventions, and caucuses via video-conferencing in 2025, with chairperson approval and required notice for participants. It also allows proxy voting, letting eligible members hold up to ten proxies or as many as their assembly district’s members (whichever is fewer), using a specified proxy form. The rules apply to all 2025 party events under election law and expire December 31, 2025. It directly affects political parties organizing these events, enabling remote participation and proxy voting for members who cannot attend in person.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal right to counsel for eligible immigrants in New York during immigration proceedings. It applies to income-eligible non-citizens or those with significant New York ties (like residents or cases tied to NY courts) facing removal or detention under federal immigration law. The New York State Office for New Americans will administer the program, providing initial consultations and ongoing legal representation starting when a case begins (e.g., upon receiving a "Notice to Appear") and continuing until the case concludes. Legal services must be offered regardless of the proceeding's location, including federal immigration courts outside New York.

Relates to establishing the housing access voucher program; provides that the commissioner of the division of housing and community renewal shall implement a program of rental assistance in the form of housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families who are homeless or who face an imminent loss of housing; provides that the commissioner shall designate housing access voucher local administrators in the state to administer the program.

Requires notaries public and commissioners of deeds to complete and retain certain documents relating to the transfer of residential real property; relates to forgery and offering a false document concerning residential real property.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities, school districts, and other local entities to meet minority and women-owned business participation goals when receiving state grants or appropriations for purchasing goods and services. It adds a new requirement to the state finance law, mandating compliance with existing goals under state law for all state-funded procurement, including subcontractors working with these local entities. The policy change directly affects how local governments and their contractors allocate state-funded contracts. Existing waiver options for applicants or recipients remain unaffected by this requirement.

Maddy summaryBill A 7368 establishes clear standards for public access to family court proceedings in New York. It requires family courts to be open to the public and media in common areas, while allowing judges to exclude individuals only under specific, case-by-case circumstances - such as disruption, objections from parties, privacy concerns, or lack of less restrictive alternatives. Judges must document their reasoning for exclusions on the record. This bill directly affects the public, media, and judges by standardizing access rules across family court cases, ensuring transparency while protecting sensitive matters like child safety.