Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Maddy summaryThis bill bans facilities housing non-native big game mammals (like deer or elk) from allowing people to pay to hunt or spear these animals in enclosed areas where escape is impossible. It specifically prohibits activities such as shooting tied or confined animals in pens, cages, or fenced areas without escape routes, and prevents releasing confined animals while others shoot at them. The law defines "fee" broadly to include payments for lodging or meals at these facilities, not just direct hunting fees. This directly affects hunting facilities that operate enclosed areas with non-native animals, requiring them to modify their practices to allow escape routes for the animals.

Prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing or authorizing any permits to new or expanding large concentrated animal feeding operations.

Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits foreign-influenced business entities from contributing to or spending on New York state and local elections. It defines "foreign-influenced" as businesses where foreign owners hold ≥1% of shares (single owner) or ≥5% (multiple owners), or where foreign entities influence political decisions. Businesses making election-related spending must file a certification signed by their CEO confirming they meet the criteria. Violations carry felony charges and civil penalties, directly affecting businesses with significant foreign ownership and election committees receiving such funds.

Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.

Repeals certain provisions relating to use tax exemptions for certain race horses; prevents nonresident race horse owners from avoiding use tax in certain situations.

Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.

Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in pet products; requires disclosure on information on priority chemicals; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a 2011 law that imposed a spending cap on the state's Medicaid program, specifically removing Sections 91 and 92 of Chapter 59. It directly affects how the state Department of Health manages Medicaid funding by eliminating the annual growth limit on state funds for Medicaid. The key mechanism is the complete removal of these specific legal provisions, allowing Medicaid spending to increase without the previous restriction. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in New York to disclose when prices are set using algorithms that rely on personal data, mandating the clear statement "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA" alongside any personalized pricing offer. It directly affects businesses selling goods or services to consumers (excluding insurers and financial institutions like banks or credit card companies). Key provisions ban the use of protected class data - such as race, gender, or age - to set different prices, preventing discriminatory pricing practices. The law empowers the state attorney general to enforce compliance through injunctions and impose civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.