Empowers district attorneys to review and release at their discretion, all footage from body worn cameras utilized by law enforcement agencies within the county of such district attorney.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to an existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. The bill creates no new programs or funding but formally recognizes this day for awareness and remembrance purposes. It directly affects the state's official calendar of observances, not specific individuals or groups. The designation takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment and the availability of certain benefits and entitlements to exonerees; allows for sealing of records, payment of awards and payment of attorney's fees; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.
Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 18-member task force to review and improve safety in school transportation. The task force, appointed by state leaders and including education stakeholders, school bus drivers, and agency heads, will study existing safety laws, bus stop practices, pedestrian safety, and protocols for drivers (including substitutes). It must issue recommendations within 18 months on measures like retrofitting buses, using sensor technology, and curbing illegal passing of school buses. The bill does not implement new safety rules but establishes a review process to inform future policy. (Procedural bill; expires 24 months after enactment.)
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state government entities to use qualification-based criteria when selecting contractors for certain public works projects using design-build contracts. It mandates that agencies evaluate responses to public requests for qualifications based on factors like team experience, financial capability, past performance, compliance with labor laws, and diversity business certifications (minority/women-owned businesses and small businesses). The law specifies that contractors must be chosen based on demonstrated qualifications rather than the lowest bid, particularly for projects covered under existing project labor agreements. This directly affects state agencies and contractors involved in public construction projects governed by Chapter 749 of the laws of 2019.
Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows taxpayers to deduct interest paid on qualified student loans from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It directly affects individuals with student loan debt who itemize deductions or meet specific income thresholds. The key provision adds a new tax law section requiring this deduction, aligning with existing federal rules under 26 USC § 221. The change applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and would reduce taxable income for eligible borrowers.
Includes all hate crimes as a qualifying offense for the purposes of a court's determination to release the principal pending trial on the principal's own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or, where the defendant is charged with a qualifying offense which is a felony, the court may commit the principal to the custody of the sheriff.
