Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Establishes that if lethal methods are used to capture or dispose of nuisance wildlife, the lethal method used and the reason why a non-lethal method was not used shall be submitted in an annual report; requires that a list of enforcement actions taken against any nuisance wildlife control operator for violations of the law and applicable regulations be annually updated.

Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.

Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.

Relates to creating a company climate report system to assess the workplace environment of companies doing business in New York with a focus on sexual harassment and discrimination policies and the frequency and handling of claims, settlements and cases by such companies.

Establishes the "reciprocal enforcement of claims on unpaid or reduced state entitlements act" which requires a report on delinquent funds owed to the state by the federal government as a result of the federal government's nonpayment in contravention of a court decision and the withholding and appropriation of federal funds in an amount equal to.

Maddy summaryBill A 802 creates a mandatory four-year waiting period before Mitchell-Lama housing cooperative shareholders can vote again on dissolving their building after a failed dissolution vote. It directly affects all shareholders in Mitchell-Lama buildings across New York State by preventing repeated votes on ending their cooperative status. The law requires a minimum four-year pause, though local governments may adopt stricter rules if they choose. This policy change aims to provide stability for affordable housing communities by limiting frequent dissolution attempts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all county and city election boards to automatically mail absentee ballots to every registered and qualified voter in their jurisdiction, no later than 30 days before an election. It replaces previous rules that required voters to apply for absentee ballots, directly affecting all eligible voters who would now receive ballots without needing to request them. Key provisions include mailing ballots to voters' registered addresses (or specified addresses), providing postage-paid return envelopes, and sending only party-specific ballots for primary elections where applicable. The bill repeals prior election law sections governing absentee ballot requests and delivery.

Creates the lymphedema and lymphatic diseases research grants program; provides such grants, not to exceed $50,000, would be awarded on a competitive basis to biomedical research institutions conducting direct research related to lymphedema and lymphatic disease.

Discontinues the real property tax exemption for certain real property that is used for home games for certain professional sports teams in New York city beginning with the 2026 assessment roll.

Creates the responsible retirement of racehorses fund; establishes a horse registration fee; provides such funds be expended to support responsible retirement of racehorses in this state.