Asm. Deborah Glick

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1266) creates a state-funded loan program to help hospitals and multi-unit residential buildings (like apartment complexes) reduce energy costs through low-interest loans or interest rate reductions. Eligible projects must first undergo an energy audit and focus on efficiency upgrades or renewable technologies (e.g., solar, efficient HVAC). At least 60% of annual loan funds must support facilities in economically distressed areas, with loans capped at $100,000 and interest rate reductions up to 4% for up to 10 years. The program, managed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, aims to lower operating costs for these facilities statewide.

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1568) prohibits landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent or sell housing to tenants solely because they were involved in past, current, or ongoing landlord-tenant court cases (summary proceedings under Article 7 of the Real Property Law). It adds this specific history to New York’s anti-discrimination law, making such refusal an unlawful practice - except when a tenant failed to comply with a court order. The law applies to all housing providers, including those managing publicly-assisted housing and new developments, and covers both direct refusals and misleading statements about neighborhood changes tied to these cases.

Establishes protection for senior citizens against unwarranted eviction; requires plaintiff/landlord to file an affidavit determining whether or not the respondent is a senior citizen and sets forth guidelines and procedures for a default eviction against a senior citizen, including representation of counsel; defines senior citizen as persons aged 62 or over for purposes of the real property actions and proceedings law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers who hire domestic workers (such as housekeepers, nannies, or caregivers) to provide each employee with 40 hours of paid sick leave annually. It directly affects domestic workers and their employers, regardless of business size, by mandating paid leave for illness or health needs. The law specifies that domestic workers must receive this leave, while other employers follow separate rules based on their employee count (e.g., smaller businesses may offer unpaid leave under certain conditions). The policy takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the New York Healthy Vending Act, requires state agencies and vending machines on state-owned or leased property to offer healthier food and beverage options. It mandates that 25% of vending options be "healthy" immediately, increasing to 50% within two years and 75% after three years. "Healthy" options must meet strict nutritional standards, including limits on trans fat, sodium, calories, and sugar, with specific requirements for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, or nutrients like calcium. Vending operators must clearly label calories for non-transparent packages and display healthy options prominently, with fines of $100 for first violations and $500 for subsequent ones. The law applies only to state property and does not require installing vending machines.

Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.

Establishes a civil cause of action for employees who are subjected to an abusive work environment; provides employers shall be vicariously liable for such work environment.

Enacts the "fairness in cooperative homeownership act"; regulates the submission and determinations of applications for ownership of cooperative apartments.