Asm. Deborah Glick

Maddy summaryThis bill updates rules for when construction projects must pay local prevailing wages. It applies to projects using at least 20% public funds (or $3 million/$5 million in public funds) for construction costs. Exemptions include single-family homes, small nonprofits, and certain affordable housing developments meeting specific affordability requirements. This affects contractors and developers working on qualifying projects funded in part by public money.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the state commission of correction from 3 to 9 members. It specifies that 3 members are appointed by the governor (with Senate confirmation), 2 by the Assembly speaker, 2 by the Senate Temporary President, and 2 by the Correctional Association. The commission must now include at least one person formerly incarcerated in a New York correctional facility, a public health professional, a behavioral healthcare professional, an attorney with criminal defense or prisoner rights expertise, and others deemed beneficial. The bill also sets term lengths and removal procedures for commission members.

Extends period during which health maintenance organization enrollees may continue to receive services from a health care provider who disaffiliates from 60 or 90 days to 1 year, or in case of terminal illness, until the time of such insured's death; bars incentives which induce a provider to provide health care to an enrollee in a manner inconsistent with law.

Relates to the employee status of an individual; establishes criteria for determining whether labor or services performed for remuneration qualify as employment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1071) prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly or recklessly promoting content that: (1) advocates force likely to incite imminent lawless action, (2) advocates self-harm likely to cause immediate harm, or (3) spreads false medical claims endangering public health. It specifically targets content amplified by algorithms prioritizing engagement over time/date, affecting platforms and creators who distribute such material. Violations are deemed public nuisances, allowing the Attorney General or local prosecutors to seek injunctions, restitution, or damages. Affected parties can also sue for damages if harmed by prohibited content, with enforcement handled through state/federal courts.

Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of their duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal cruelty.

Provides interest rate limitations for financing arrangements and the extension of consumer credit; relates to the definitions of criminal usury in the first and second degrees; relates to the functions of the attorney general regarding rental purchase agreements.

Requires hotel, motel and inn keepers to offer, in the registration office, condoms or similar prophylactic devices for sale to registered guests of such hotel, motel or inn.

Allows for limited three-day expansion of the statute of limitations where a proceeding to invalidate a designating or nominating petition has been commenced.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates tax-exempt status for nonprofits (like charities, foundations, and community groups) that engage in political campaign activities. It directly affects organizations currently qualifying for tax exemptions under state law if they participate in efforts such as contributing to candidates, publishing ads supporting or opposing candidates, or using resources to influence elections. The law prohibits tax exemptions for these political activities but allows exceptions for non-partisan voter education, non-partisan research, and certain neutral events like hosting all candidates equally. Nonprofits must avoid even indirect political involvement to maintain their tax-exempt status under this bill.