Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.
Increases the minimum wage annually; provides for the enforcement of the minimum wage; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Establishes the warehouse worker injury reduction program; requires employers to establish an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in performing manual materials handling tasks.
Amends the 2023 capital projects budget to allow competitive grants to provide safety and security projects at nonprofit organizations at risk of hate crimes or attacks to be awarded to small businesses as defined by section 131 of the economic development law; expands existing capital grants for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes to small businesses at risk of hate crimes.
Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.
Prohibits a public officer or member of the legislature from have a building or space named after himself or herself while he or she holds public office based on the fact that such person was responsible for securing public funds for the person or entity involved in naming the building or for securing public funds for the person's or entity's cause or agenda.
Establishes requirements for certain contracts involving DOCCS and third-party care package vendors; prohibits vendors from charging more for a product than the price of the same or similar item in the commissary plus actual shipping costs.
Requires the installation and maintenance of playground equipment by the New York city housing authority to substantially comply with the guidelines and criteria contained in the handbook for public playground safety produced by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission or any successor thereof.
Limits certain state aid for universities with large endowments except to fund tuition assistance programs.
