Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; provides that if convicted of a felony, such person has completed all sentencing requirements to such conviction, including any required term of imprisonment, probation, or community supervision.
Relates to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies covering care for other mental health services.
Relates to rechargeable battery recycling; adds a battery used as the principal electric power source for an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist to the definition of "rechargeable battery"; provides that a battery manufacturer may not sell, offer for sale, or distribute rechargeable batteries in the state unless the battery manufacturer is implementing or participating under an approved plan; allows a city with a population of one million or more to enforce through its own agencies.
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changing the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of Supreme Court justices in each judicial district based on population. Under the new rules, the number of justices could be increased if a district's population grows, with a limit of one justice for every fifty thousand people, or decreased if the population shrinks, provided the total does not fall below the current authorized number. The amendment also clarifies that judges from specific county courts in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island would serve as Supreme Court justices within their respective districts. Because this change requires a constitutional amendment, the bill must be published for three months before the next general election and approved by voters.
Authorizes the state inspector general to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities and other places operated by the department of corrections and community supervision for the confinement of persons; requires the state inspector general to establish protocol and procedures for such reports and investigations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts in cities with at least one million people to include specific protections for school bus workers in their transportation contracts. It mandates that these contracts preserve the wages, benefits, and seniority of current bus operators, mechanics, dispatchers, and attendants who might lose their jobs if a contract is not renewed. Additionally, the legislation gives the state education commissioner expanded authority to reject contract extensions if they fail to account for regional inflation or if the contract has already lasted ten years. The law applies to all bus workers employed by contractors or subcontractors in these large cities as of June 30, 2023, who become unemployed due to contract losses or service reductions.
Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Gay Pride Month in New York State. It does not change any laws or create new rules, but rather serves as a formal recognition of LGBTQIA+ history and achievements. The resolution highlights significant milestones, such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and recent legal victories for marriage equality and workplace protections. By adopting this measure, the legislature honors the community's contributions and acknowledges the ongoing work toward equality.
Enacts the pro-banking act to mandate acceptance of the New York city identity card as a primary form of identification at all covered entities, including all banking organizations, foreign banking corporations, and interstate branches.
