Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits an individual with a vested interest or government agency from having a cause of action against a library staff member who refuses to remove such library materials whether such library materials belongs to a school or public library.

Maddy summaryBill A 3203 extends rent stabilization protections to tenants in buildings previously regulated under New York's Mitchell-Lama housing program or federal Section 8 contracts when those programs end. It prevents sudden rent increases by setting the initial regulated rent at the amount paid 180 days before the law's effective date for affected units. This applies to properties owned by limited-profit housing companies that dissolved or exited federal rental assistance programs. The bill aims to maintain housing stability for tenants in these buildings, avoiding abrupt loss of regulated housing. It directly affects tenants and landlords in specific older buildings transitioning out of government-regulated programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definition of "esthetics" in New York State law to explicitly include eyebrow threading as a covered service. It affects estheticians and businesses offering eyebrow threading, bringing these services under the same licensing and regulatory framework as other esthetic procedures like waxing or makeup. The change ensures eyebrow threading is regulated alongside existing esthetic practices, while explicitly excluding electrology services. The amendment takes effect 60 days after the law is enacted, requiring necessary rule adjustments by that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands veterans' preference in New York's affordable Mitchell-Lama housing programs to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war. It requires housing agencies to give priority in admission to veterans (as defined by Civil Service Law §85) and their surviving spouses, regardless of wartime service, and to clearly state this preference on applications. The change applies to both open waiting lists and closed lists when they reopen. This policy update directly affects veterans applying for Mitchell-Lama housing units across New York State.

Requires insurers to provide coverage for delivery through store and forward technology; requires prescription drug policies to cover the cost of contraceptive care delivered via telemedicine.

Establishes a parent and education awareness program to raise parental awareness of the harmful effects of conflict on their children and expose parents to better ways to support their children during a family transition.

Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients; requires an employee of such general hospital or nursing home who is a notary public to be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on business days.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definition of "indoor area" in public health law to clarify which spaces require health regulations. It defines an indoor area as having a roof, walls covering more than 75% of the space (theoretical wall area), and natural airflow without mechanical ventilation. The health commissioner can adjust these rules (minimum 50% wall coverage) for public health needs, and must create rules to define terms like "notional wall area." The bill also repeals an outdated section of the law and takes effect immediately.

Directs the department of financial services to study health insurance coverage through the Marketplace, including collecting data on how many people are insured, and studying the feasibility of creating programs, subsidies, and/or tax credits to help expand health care coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires self-storage facilities to add specific notices to rental agreements about payment, contact preferences, and lien enforcement. It mandates that facilities must attempt to contact tenants by phone using numbers provided in the agreement before sending lien notices, and document these attempts. Tenants who don’t provide active contact information waive the right to phone notifications. Facilities can only use email for lien notices if tenants explicitly consented and provided email addresses in two places within the agreement. These changes apply to new rental agreements entered into 180 days after the bill becomes law.