Asm. Al Taylor

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing law governing fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings until December 31, 2028, changing the previous end date of 2026. It directly affects individuals and employers involved in unemployment insurance claims, as these fees apply during claim disputes. The key mechanism is amending a 1981 law to update the expiration date for specific fee provisions. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, ensuring current fee rules remain in place for claimants and employers through 2028.

Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.

Establishes visiting policies for incarcerated people, to provide incarcerated people opportunities for personal contact with relatives, friends, clergy, volunteers and other persons to promote better institutional adjustment and better community adjustment upon release.

Requires public schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder; requires schools to provide seizure awareness training to certain employees on the recognition of signs and symptoms of a seizure and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to such symptoms.

Relates to enacting the rent emergency stabilization for tenants act on local determinations of a housing emergency; authorizes a city with a population of one million or more to declare an emergency as to any class of housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations in such class within such municipality is not in excess of five percent and a declaration of emergency may be made as to all housing accommodations if the vacancy rate for the housing accommodations within such municipality is not in excess of five percent; authorizes other cities, towns and villages to declare a housing emergency after considering publicly available data and holding public hearings.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program to support small businesses directly impacted by the Second Avenue Subway construction in specific Manhattan areas. It provides financial assistance for capital improvements (like signage, noise barriers, and ventilation), marketing costs, and additional help for businesses with significant income losses (30% or 50% decline). Qualifying businesses must be located within 150 feet of construction zones along defined street segments (e.g., 2nd Avenue between 45th and 41st Streets) and demonstrate a 10% or greater decline in taxable income compared to their base fiscal year. The program also includes technical assistance for business planning and marketing support through partnerships with economic development agencies.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "portable solar generation devices" (moveable solar panels connecting via standard outlets, max 1,200 watts, certified by labs) and exempts them from utility interconnection and net metering requirements. It directly affects residential customers using these small solar devices and electric utilities. Key provisions prevent utilities from requiring approval, charging fees, or demanding extra equipment for these devices, while also shielding utilities from liability for device-related damage. The law takes immediate effect.