Establishes the farm ownership succession planning program to provide farm owners with a succession planning toolkit that can be used by such farm owners who plan on selling or closing their farm.
Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.
Provides that each electric corporation shall establish a unique priority phone number that shall remain in operation every day of the year for customers who have documented their need for essential electricity for medical needs; makes related provisions.
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.
Directs the commissioner of economic development to expand Global NY to establish and administer a global NY reparative economic inclusion program to foster international economic partnerships, trade, investment and workforce development opportunities between New York state and nations, regions, communities and organizations representing or comprised of people of African descent.
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from requiring employees or students to disclose login information for their personal online accounts. It specifically bans demands for passwords, access to content, or in-person account access, except for limited exceptions like legal compliance or safety threats. The law allows access to publicly available information and permits targeted investigations into work-related misconduct or system security breaches. It directly affects all employees (including interns) and students at postsecondary institutions covered under the law's definitions.
Establishes the Cannabis Community Reinvestment Act; includes requirements for cannabis operators; includes the obligation to reinvest in communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition including, if applicable, the community such operator is located in; provides for the review of reinvestment plans by the department of financial services.
Relates to certain economic development programs; requires reporting on the use of fiber-optic technology in certain economic development grant programs; adds access to high-speed broadband internet service as consideration in certain competitive grant projects.
Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
