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 prohibits law enforcement from using the possession of condoms or other reproductive health devices (like PrEP, lubricants, or emergency contraception) as evidence in court cases involving prostitution, sex trafficking, or related offenses. It directly affects individuals in sex trade or trafficking situations, particularly survivors of trafficking who face disproportionate targeting when condoms are seized as evidence. Key provisions amend laws to block such evidence in trials, hearings, and arrests, while requiring police training on these rules. The law aims to protect public health and reduce discriminatory impacts on vulnerable communities.
Authorizes a lien against personal and real property of the owner of a commercial towing company for illegal and improper practices; creates personal liability for members of an LLC and certain corporate shareholders.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits candidates and officeholders from using campaign funds to pay settlement fees, fines, or penalties related to sexual harassment civil or criminal cases. It directly affects political candidates and elected officials who face legal action involving sexual harassment allegations. The key provision amends election law to explicitly add "payment of any settlement fees, fines or penalties assessed against the candidate in connection with a criminal or civil action involving allegations of sexual harassment" as an ineligible campaign expense. This change clarifies that campaign funds cannot cover costs tied to sexual harassment legal resolutions, separate from other allowable expenses like travel or childcare. The bill takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
Prohibits corporate entity, real estate developer, or residential building contractor from directly or indirectly purchasing, owning, building, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining any interest in any single-family private dwelling and converting such property into residential real estate containing one rental unit.
Prohibits certain regulations of the state division of housing and community renewal, for cities having a population of less than one million and towns and villages, from permitting an owner to refuse to renew a lease on grounds that the housing accommodation is sought for personal use or occupancy (i.e. use or occupancy by the owner or the owner's immediate family); repeals provisions which permit evictions for personal use and occupancy.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires motorcycle dealers in New York to register every motorcycle at the time of sale, rather than after purchase. It directly affects motorcycle dealers (who must complete registration during the sale) and buyers (who must sign a declaration if purchasing for out-of-state use only). The law mandates dealers to forward signed declarations from out-of-state buyers to the state commissioner, and registration dates are set by the commissioner. This changes the registration process from post-purchase to immediate at the dealership.
Prohibits accessing or distributing certain sexually explicit depictions of children; prohibits consent to such depictions by anyone under eighteen years of age; makes such crimes eligible for bail; includes certain crimes as sex offenses.
Enacts the "state and local clean energy partnership", directing the public service commission to establish a standard New York state community choice aggregation program for all utility service territories.
Maddy summaryThis bill gives the New York City Council new authority to oversee the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). It requires NYCHA to produce regular reports on its operations - including Section 8 housing programs - to the Council upon request, specifying details like report content, deadlines, and distribution. The Council must pass a local law to define these reporting requirements, and copies must also go to the city's housing commissioner. Additionally, the bill amends the city charter to mandate annual Council hearings reviewing NYCHA's service goals, performance, and management efficiency.
