Imposes penalties for non-compliance of DHCR orders by owners of multiple dwelling units; provides a fine of $5,000 for each instance of non-compliance.
Requires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees or fines owed, and other information relating to compliance by the applicant or any corporation of which they are an officer, director, or large stockholder with state, federal, or foreign environmental laws or regulations and certain other laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 13-member Problem Gambling Advisory Council to advise New York's government on preventing and treating problem gambling. The council, appointed by legislative leaders and state agencies, must develop strategies for gambling prevention resources, consult with experts, increase public awareness, and recommend how to allocate gaming fees to fund these services. It will produce an annual report by October 1st each year, including findings on mobile sports betting impacts and self-exclusion trends. The council directly affects state agencies, gaming licensees, and community behavioral health providers by shaping resource allocation and policy recommendations.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to explicitly include preserving the "unique qualities of the nighttime sky" as a state policy goal. It directs state agencies to prioritize protecting natural night skies in designated areas like the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves, state parks, farms, and open spaces. The policy change requires agencies to consider nighttime sky preservation when managing land use and development, alongside existing environmental goals. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's Multiple Dwelling Law and Real Property Laws to address rent impairing violations (unfixed building conditions like unsafe plumbing or heating). If a building has such a violation that remains uncorrected for three months after the owner receives notice, owners cannot collect rent for affected units. Tenants can use this violation as a defense in eviction or rent collection cases by depositing the disputed rent amount with the court and proving the violation existed. The law also requires the department to notify tenants of violations and explains their right to raise this defense in court.
Requires companies aided by loans under Mitchell-Lama to notify tenants of such housing of the possibility of buyout from mortgages held which would potentially result in rent increases not later than twelve months prior to proposed dissolution; provides such notice shall inform tenants of the nature of the action, the date intended, the applicable laws and a summary of the potential consequences including expenses and rent increases which may be charged; requires the commissioner or supervising agency to prepare a report to be made available to the tenants of the project.
Requires that plaintiffs no longer have to prove that a sexual offense occurred on the premises of, chattels or property belonging to a corporate entity in action for negligent supervision.
Requires that public schools provide instruction on climate change, including but not limited to identifying the causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments and communities, and learning to evaluate solutions.
Establishes the bank of Rochester, including provisions related to definitions; sponsors and corporate structure; powers and restrictions; governance; charter requirements; financial and operations frameworks; transparency and financial reporting; insurance; deposits; policy mandates; ethics and financial disclosure; inconsistency with other laws; and owners not to be considered bank holding companies.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all state-approved textbooks to refer to the Sea of Japan as both the "Sea of Japan" and the "East Sea" in any text that mentions the body of water. It directly affects publishers and school districts using state-approved educational materials. The law amends education code to mandate this dual reference in textbooks approved under current regulations. The requirement applies to textbooks approved and issued on or after July 1, 2025.
