Establishes the Brooklyn-Queens expressway authority for the purposes of the continuance, further development and improvement of transportation along the Brooklyn-Queens expressway and other services related thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the retail sale of disposable electronic cigarettes in the state. It defines "disposable e-cigarettes" as devices that cannot be refilled with e-liquid, banning their sale by any retailer. Violators face civil penalties of up to $100 per package sold, enforced under existing public health law procedures. The law directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling these specific e-cigarette products.
Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New York police officers from using chemical agents, such as pepper spray or tear gas, against minors under the age of 18 in any circumstance. It requires all police departments to update their use-of-force policies to explicitly ban such chemical agents when interacting with minors. The law takes effect immediately and directly affects police officers and departments across New York, as well as minors under 18 who may encounter law enforcement. This change modifies existing policy requirements without altering other aspects of police conduct.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies and large city governments (over 1 million residents) from charging fees when other government entities - like local agencies or the state legislature - request information under New York's FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) for official duties. It specifically blocks fees for processing these intergovernmental requests, though existing fee structures for other types of FOIL requests remain unchanged. The law would take effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Department of Labor to study how driverless vehicles might affect jobs in transportation and delivery services. The study must examine potential job losses for drivers and related workers, as well as other impacts on employment in these sectors. The Department must submit a final report to state leaders by December 31, 2026. The bill expires January 1, 2027, meaning the study must be completed before this date.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in New York State horseracing. It directly affects horse owners, trainers, jockeys, and racing associations by banning the entry of horses under PED influence or the administration of PEDs to horses competing in New York races. Key provisions require accredited labs to test horses (including the winner and one randomly selected horse per race), mandate reporting of violations to the gaming commission, and impose escalating civil penalties: $5,000+ fines and 180-day suspensions for first offenses, increasing to permanent bans for third violations. The law also authorizes civil lawsuits for enforcement and applies immediately to all races occurring after its effective date.
Prohibits the introduction of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress; defines "sexual conduct"; requires the motion, related materials, and the record of the hearing be and remain sealed.
Requires mental health practitioners to receive training on substance use disorder, the specific needs of the substance use disorder community and co-occurring disorders.
Establishes the universal child care act to provide for the establishment and funding of universal child care in the state of New York; establishes a universal child care taskforce to help implement universal child care in the state and repeals certain provisions of the social services law relating thereto; establishes the permanent child care workforce pay equity fund; establishes a universal child care public option pilot program to provide universal child care in at least twenty locations throughout the state; makes an appropriation therefor.
