Asm. Jaime Williams

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to exempt statements made by victims or witnesses about sexual abuse or misconduct from public disclosure. It directly affects individuals who report such incidents, ensuring their statements cannot be released under FOIL requests. The key provision adds a specific exemption (subparagraph v) to existing FOIL protections, preventing disclosure that could identify victims or compromise sensitive cases. This change applies to all agencies handling such records and takes effect immediately upon enactment. The bill focuses on protecting victim privacy during investigations without altering other FOIL disclosure rules.

Relates to first responders, including correction officers, coming into contact with saliva by spitting, throwing, tossing, or expelling from or by an individual.

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for offenses committed on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional or uniformed worker by individuals without permanent residency status; provides such individuals shall be remanded to the custody of the sheriff for the entirety of the judicial proceedings related thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York City police pension calculations for detectives, sergeants, and lieutenants. It adds 5%, 10%, or 15% to a retiree’s highest rank salary (based on 25, 30, or 35 years of uniformed service) when computing pension benefits, replacing existing calculations under section 14-111. The increase applies only to those retiring in their current rank after meeting the service threshold. It directly affects NYPD members in these ranks who meet the specified service years, without providing additional benefits beyond the pension calculation adjustment.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority's ability to charge trucks multiple tolls per day when entering New York City's central business district. Specifically, it prohibits charging trucks (as defined in Vehicle and Traffic Law §158) more than once daily for entry into the district. The law applies directly to truck drivers and commercial vehicles using the authority's bridges and tunnels. It does not restrict tolls for passenger vehicles or change the authority's broader power to set variable tolls for congestion management.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all SUNY and CUNY campuses to publicly post federal campus crime statistics - including hate crimes as a separate category - on their websites with direct links to the U.S. Department of Education's data. It mandates that institutions inform students about safety policies during onboarding and appoint a coordinator (with specific qualifications) to manage Title IX and federal reporting compliance, including a searchable database of complaints. The bill also directs SUNY and CUNY chancellors to develop standardized, anonymous mid-semester surveys on sexual assault (defined as offenses in New York Penal Law §130) for all campuses. These requirements apply directly to SUNY/CUNY institutions and their students, with non-compliance risking suspension of state operational funds (excluding student services and faculty salaries).

Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.

Authorizes the department of health to implement a community food security, empowerment and economic development program (SEED) to help meet the food needs of low-income people and promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm and nutrition issues; provides grants for the cost of program projects which will be available to non-profit organizations and local governments, with limited partnership with for-profit enterprises; makes related provisions.