Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's environmental conservation law to clarify funding and definitions for cleanup projects. It requires that environmental restoration projects (starting in 2025-2026) be funded within available state appropriations and adds detailed definitions for terms like "contaminant" (including PFAS substances) and "municipality." Key provisions allow municipalities to use settlements from responsible parties to cover their share of project costs without triggering state fund recalculations, and prioritize projects in disadvantaged communities or brownfield areas. It also mandates that remediation standards meet existing public health and environmental protections, while providing state indemnification for municipalities that follow cleanup agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies when a landlord can use building demolition as a "good cause" reason to evict tenants. It requires landlords to demolish an *entire* housing accommodation or building (not just individual units) to qualify for this eviction reason. Landlords must prove their intent to demolish the whole structure with "clear and convincing evidence" to win a court case. This directly affects landlords seeking eviction based on demolition plans and protects tenants in buildings where only partial demolition is proposed.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases New York's Empire State Child Credit for eligible families with children. It expands the credit by raising annual payments: $1,500 for children under 3 and $1,250 for children aged 4-17 (phased in through 2029), with future adjustments for inflation starting in 2030. The credit directly affects New York resident taxpayers with qualifying children under 18, reducing or eliminating the credit for those with federal adjusted gross income above thresholds ($75,000 single, $110,000 married filing jointly). The credit is calculated based on federal child tax credit rules but provides higher state-specific payments for qualifying children.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits evictions from residential properties in New York State during winter months (November through April), defined as periods when temperatures reach 32°F or lower. It directly affects tenants in residential housing, preventing landlords from forcibly removing them during cold weather to reduce risks of homelessness and health crises. The law amends eviction procedures to enforce this temporary ban, requiring landlords to follow standard notice processes outside the winter moratorium period. It does not eliminate all evictions but creates a seasonal protection period based on temperature thresholds. The policy aims to address documented health and safety risks linked to winter homelessness, as cited in the bill's legislative findings.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to award punitive damages against the estate of someone who committed sexual abuse, assault, misconduct, or sex trafficking of a minor or adult. It applies to cases where the abuser is deceased, enabling claims to continue against the estate’s personal representative (e.g., executor) rather than the individual. Punitive damages may be sought using a lower standard of proof (preponderance of evidence) and cannot be blocked by the abuser’s death. The law takes immediate effect for all ongoing and future cases.

Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and community investment authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.

Relates to the redistricting of congressional and state legislative districts and to redistricting in the event that another state has acted to determine the district lines for congressional offices more than once in less than ten years.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the state to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as a public concern. It would add a new section to the state constitution stating that preventing and mitigating ACEs is a responsibility for the state and its local governments, to be handled through future legislation. The amendment does not create specific programs or funding but mandates that the legislature develop and implement solutions over time. It directly affects the state legislature, which would need to pass subsequent laws to fulfill this constitutional requirement. The bill is currently in committee review and requires voter approval after future elections.

Relates to the qualification of voters; provides that a citizen who is seventeen years of age at the time of a primary election and who will be eighteen years of age at the time of the general election for which such primary election is held, shall be eligible to vote in such primary election.