Provides that persons charged with a parking violation shall be able to make an electronic court appearance unless a locality elects not to permit electronic appearances.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their student loan payment history or using that information to make hiring decisions. It directly affects job applicants, particularly those with student debt, by preventing employment discrimination based on their loan status. The law includes an exception for employers required by state/federal law or financial regulations to check this information. The bill applies to all employers except those in specific regulated industries like finance. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).
Relates to the duty owed by cities and counties to children in the legal custody of such cities and counties with respect to the placement of children; provides a statutory private right of action for compensatory damage.
Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.
Relates to providing education and outreach programs related to home visiting programs which provide support for pregnant and parenting families, and have been proven to improve outcomes for mothers, infants, and families; provides that such information shall include information on services available from such programs, eligibility, and relevant contact information.
Provides for the creation of an ebony alert system to be activated on behalf of Black youth who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on how to manage time-delay egress mechanisms found on emergency exit gates at its subway stations. It requires that these gates remain locked unless staff members are physically present at the station to handle emergencies, with a temporary two-hour exception allowed during shift changes or breaks. The law explicitly states that stations without staff must deactivate these mechanisms and clarifies that the rules apply only to emergency exits, not fare gates. Additionally, the bill ensures that these operational rules do not override existing fire safety, building code, or accessibility standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 8549) establishes clear rules for joint bank accounts involving spouses versus non-spouses in New York. For spousal accounts, funds automatically pass to the surviving spouse upon one spouse’s death without requiring a will. For non-spousal accounts, customers must choose at account opening whether funds go to the estate (convenience account) or to the other person (survivorship account). Banks must inform customers of these options when opening accounts. The law directly affects banks, credit unions, and anyone opening joint accounts in New York.
