Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all private schools in New York State to provide age-appropriate instruction on preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse to students in grades K-8. It mandates that schools develop programs meeting specific guidelines set by the education commissioner, after consulting with the health department, covering prevention education for students, parents, and school staff. The program must include concrete lessons on recognizing and reporting abuse, with the state department allowed to share model curricula online. This policy directly affects private K-8 schools and their students across New York, creating a standardized prevention education requirement.

Creates statewide emergency and crisis response council to work in conjunction with the commissioners of mental health and addiction services to jointly approve emergency and crisis services plans submitted by local governments, and provide supports regarding the operation and financing of high-quality emergency and crisis services provided to persons experiencing a mental health, alcohol use, or substance use crisis.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes an eight-year expiration deadline for judgments issued by the New York City Environmental Control Board. Previously, these judgments (such as fines for environmental violations) would automatically expire after eight years, limiting enforcement. The repeal means judgments remain enforceable indefinitely without needing renewal. It directly affects the board’s ability to collect penalties or enforce orders long-term. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Provides that each electric corporation shall establish a unique priority phone number that shall remain in operation every day of the year for customers who have documented their need for essential electricity for medical needs; makes related provisions.

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools to include age-appropriate anti-gun violence education as part of regular classroom instruction. It directly affects every public school in the state, mandating that teachers integrate this topic into their curriculum. The education department will develop or approve specific curricula and rules, allowing schools to adapt content locally while ensuring all materials meet state standards. Schools must also provide necessary facilities, time, and learning resources to implement this instruction.

Requires notice of enforcement of a lien on goods in a self-storage facility to be sent to an emergency contact designated by the occupant in a manner similar to the occupant; requires notice to update information on occupancy agreement.