Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Provides that charges imposed by certain state chartered banking institutions in connection with a check or other written order drawn on insufficient funds shall not exceed the greater of five dollars or the pro rata share of such state chartered banking institution's total direct costs and charge-off losses for providing non-covered overdraft credit.

Enables prosecutors to access orders of protection issued in association with sealed prior domestic violence cases if the offender commits a new domestic violence offense.

Exempts retirement accounts established by not-for-profit corporations from application to the satisfaction of money judgments for bankruptcy purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Safekeeping and Access to Video Evidence (SAVE) Act," requires local governments to retain video recordings from public security cameras. It mandates that recordings from cameras in public spaces, or those used by police, fire, ambulance, or healthcare services during public interactions, be kept for a minimum of fifteen months. If a local government faces a legal claim, the relevant recordings must be held until the litigation concludes or fifteen months, whichever is longer. These recordings must be stored securely and made accessible to officials who respond to information requests.

Establishes the community disaster relief and recovery act which will create an emergency assistance program for undocumented individuals impacted by a natural disaster.

Relates to making certain housing programs available regardless of immigration status; provides that local social services districts in a city with a population of five million or more shall be permitted to offer certain housing programs to individuals or families who would be eligible but for a federal law restricting eligibility based on immigration.

Relates to the ability of a fare-paying passenger in a transportation network company vehicle and the driver of such vehicle to consent to sexual activity inside such vehicle.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits rental car companies and used car dealers from renting, selling, or leasing vehicles that have been recalled for safety risks. It requires these businesses to wait until a safety defect has been fixed before offering a recalled vehicle, and they must receive official recall notifications (from the Transportation Secretary or manufacturer) before the ban applies. During a rental, if a company learns of a safety recall, it must immediately inform the renter and offer a free replacement vehicle until the defect is resolved. The law directly affects rental companies and used car dealers, aiming to prevent customers from using vehicles with unresolved safety issues.

Authorizes the department of health to establish a program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling and to provide grants and to enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in such program; provides that participation in such program shall be voluntary and all information shall be confidential.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 106) increases monthly financial standards for public assistance eligibility and home energy grants in New York State. It doubles the current monthly need standards for households (e.g., a single-person household jumps from $158 to $316) and home energy grants (e.g., from $14.10 to $28.20) starting July 1, 2025, for all public assistance recipients. The bill also establishes annual cost-of-living adjustments based on federal Social Security data. These changes directly affect low-income individuals and families receiving state public assistance benefits.