Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Maddy summaryBill A 5420 requires certain temporary shelters to provide menstrual products to individuals at no cost. This mandate applies to facilities that receive state or state-administered funds, including family shelters, domestic violence shelters, and emergency apartments. The bill specifically expands this requirement to include drop-in centers, intake shelters, and emergency congregate housing. These facilities must supply an adequate number of products, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners, to those who need them.

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals specific rent calculation rules in New York City's administrative code. It removes paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 26-405, which previously governed how maximum base rents were calculated using the "maximum gross building rental formula." The change directly affects landlords and tenants subject to these rent regulations by eliminating that specific calculation method. The repeal takes effect immediately, removing the outdated provision from city law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents non-criminal arrests (such as for debt collection) from occurring when people are going to, at, or returning from a polling place, unless a judge has issued a warrant. It requires law enforcement to show a warrant to polling place staff and obtain court approval for any arrest near polling places, except in emergencies. Voters who face illegal arrests can sue for damages and legal fees, and the law mandates reporting of all warrants to prevent voting interference. The measure aims to protect voting rights by ensuring people can exercise their right to vote without fear of detention for civil matters.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical updates to New York's good cause eviction law, primarily clarifying how rent increases are calculated and which housing units are covered. It defines the "inflation index" for rent adjustments (using a specific CPI metric) and adds definitions for when co-op or condo units are subject to the law. Landlords must now provide clear written notices explaining if a unit is covered by the law, the reason for non-renewal, or if a rent increase exceeds the local standard. These changes directly affect renters in rent-stabilized units, co-ops, condos, and certain affordable housing, as well as landlords required to follow these notice and rent- increase rules.

Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state and local parks to test their drinking water for lead contamination at least once every three years. If lead levels are found to be unsafe, park managers must provide free safe water to visitors, shut down affected outlets, post clear warnings, and share results online. The law also mandates that officials publish a biennial report on these findings and send copies to state leaders, while excluding New York City parks if they already have their own testing program.

Prohibits drug, cannabis or alcohol testing of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing is necessary for a medical emergency.

Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.

Prohibits landlords from including incorrect information relating to rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals thereof; imposes a violation punishable by a fine of $1000 for a violation by a landlord; requires the standardization of certain notices pertaining to units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.