Asm. Phara Souffrant Forrest

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies court filing rules for certain sexual offense claims. It exempts two specific types of cases from needing detailed legal descriptions: claims involving sexual offenses against children (including incest or child sexual performances), and claims involving sexual offenses against adults aged 18+. The exemption applies to court filings alleging physical or psychological injury from these acts, reducing the required specificity in the initial legal documents. The law applies immediately to new cases, pending cases, and some previously dismissed cases that are currently being appealed.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates reporting requirements for lobbyists working with small nonprofits that lobby government. It raises the financial threshold for mandatory reporting from $5,000 to $10,000 annually for 501(c)(3) nonprofits (starting in 2026), while keeping it at $5,000 for other lobbyists. Nonprofits exceeding these thresholds must file bi-monthly reports detailing lobbying spending and pay a $200 registration fee, with reduced fees for those under the limit. The bill also requires clients (nonprofits) to submit semi-annual reports if they spend over $5,000 (or $10,000 for 501(c)(3)s) on lobbying. These changes aim to clarify and adjust transparency rules for smaller lobbying entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York City district leadership teams to follow the city's open meetings law, which mandates that public meetings be open to residents with advance notice. It directly affects neighborhood-level leadership groups that currently operate without formal transparency rules. The law, incorporated into the city's administrative code, ensures these teams must hold meetings in public, provide meeting agendas ahead of time, and allow resident participation. The requirement takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis New York City bill mandates that every district and school leadership team must include at least one student representative. District teams must appoint a high school student chosen by the community superintendent, while school teams appoint a student selected by the team's chairperson. It directly affects all New York City public school leadership structures by requiring student participation in decision-making bodies. The policy change is purely procedural, establishing appointment rules without altering educational programs or funding.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5006) creates a district-level program to coordinate volunteer ombudspersons serving in long-term care facilities across each assembly district. It establishes "district councils" consisting of appointed coordinators (paid stipends) and trained resident advocates who work with local programs to address facility concerns. Key provisions require standardized annual training on cultural competency, laws, and investigative techniques for all council members, and mandate that care facilities include council contact information in new resident welcome packets alongside patient rights. The program aims to improve oversight and support for residents in long-term care facilities through structured volunteer coordination.

Increases tax rates imposed on unincorporated businesses and corporations in New York city upon adoption of a local law by the local legislative body of the city of New York.

Establishes procedures to be followed when the body scan of an incarcerated individual, employee or visitor to a correctional facility displays alleged abnormalities; requires staff discipline for staff who have wrongfully denied visitation to a visitor or entry to an employee based on a body scan; requires the collection and reporting of certain information relating to visitation and entry denials based on body scans; requires such law to be posted in visitor processing areas of correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the penalty for landlords in New York who fail to file rent registration statements on time. It directly affects property owners who must submit annual or initial rent registration forms to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Under the new rules, owners who miss filing deadlines after receiving notice will face a fine of one thousand dollars per unregistered unit for each month the registration remains delinquent. The bill also clarifies that late filings will eliminate penalties related to rent increases made before the filing occurs, provided those increases were otherwise lawful. The fine can be enforced as a court judgment after the review period expires.