Authorizes the reissuance of emergency assistance to needy families with children, safety net assistance, SNAP benefits, or emergency assistance for aged, blind and disabled persons in instances of fraud or theft of benefits.
Provides for the return of surplus proceeds from tax lien foreclosures to a former owner; requires 14-day posted notice prior to the public auction of a property.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits on stays at homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (defined as shared facilities operated by state/local agencies or contractors where people stay over 96 hours). It requires agencies to allow individuals or families to remain in shelter unless there is imminent danger or the person requests a transfer. The law applies to all state-operated shelters and contracted providers, with the exception that residents must maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance. It takes effect immediately and directly affects homeless individuals and families using these facilities.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to public works and certain construction projects performed under private contract and paid for with public funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities to be paid for labor performed, setting a minimum standard of at least half the state's minimum wage. It directly affects people held in state and local prisons who work in facility operations, community programs, or nonprofit volunteer roles. Key provisions mandate compensation for all work described in the law, including kitchen duties, maintenance, and specialized facility tasks, with pay calculated based on minimum wage standards. The law updates multiple correction law sections to ensure all such labor is compensated fairly, replacing previous unpaid or low-wage labor practices.
Increases foundation aid for school districts that meet five variables impacting academic success: free or reduced lunch, English language learners, wealth ratio, enrollment, special education, and being located in a high wealth ratio county.
Provides assistance to incarcerated individuals being released from correctional facilities for enrollment in safety net assistance, public assistance, supplemental assistance program (SNAP), special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC), the home energy assistance program (HEAP), supplemental security income, and state supplemental payments.
Enacts the "fair college admissions act"; prohibits legacy admissions policies at colleges and universities in New York; declares such policies and practices to be discriminatory and inequitable.
Creates parity for incarcerated individual telephone services for international calls to family members outside continental United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam or Central Northern Mariana Islands by requiring identical restrictions on the duration or number of phone calls and use of unit or facility phones made available to incarcerated individuals who are calling family members who are not outside continental United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam or Central Northern Mariana Islands.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 892) requires most employers to provide paid vacation time based on how long an employee has worked for them. Employees working at least 20 hours per week become eligible after one year (2 weeks), three years (3 weeks), and five years (4 weeks) of service. Employers cannot penalize workers for taking vacation, must allow requests with reasonable notice (up to 4 weeks), and cannot require work during vacation time. Employers may offer more vacation than required but must pay double wages if an employee chooses to forgo their entitled vacation time.
