Prohibits transportation network companies from enacting surge pricing during declared federal, state and local emergencies; subjects violators to a two hundred fifty dollar fine.
Eliminates court surcharges and fees and probation and parole surcharges and fees; eliminates the requirement that a parolee or releasee receiving a merit termination of sentence be financially able to comply with an order of restitution; eliminates the requirement that a person receiving a discharge of sentence be financially able to comply with an order of restitution and the payment of certain surcharges or fees (Part A); prohibits mandatory minimum fines for penal law and vehicle and traffic offenses (Part B); mandates that courts engage in an individualized assessment of a person's financial ability to pay a fine prior to imposing a fine (Part C); eliminates the availability of incarceration as a remedy for a failure to pay a fine, surcharge, or fee, lifts and vacates existing warrants issued solely on a person's failure to timely pay a fine, surcharge or fee and ends existing sentences of incarceration based on such failure (Part D); vacates existing unsatisfied civil judgments based on a person's failure to timely pay a surcharge, or fee (Part E); prohibits the collection of a fine, restitution or reparation from the funds of an incarcerated person; prohibits the payment of court fines, mandatory surcharges, certain fees, restitution, reparation or forfeitures from the earnings of prisoners (Part F); vacates existing unpaid surcharges, DNA databank fees, crime victim assistance fees, sexual offender registration fees, supplemental sex offender victim fees, or probation or parole supervision fees; repeals certain provisions of law relating to restrictions on remitting such fees (Part G).
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Vote in Peace Act," restricts electioneering activities on polling place property and within a 100-foot radius of designated entrances. It prohibits individuals from campaigning, displaying political signs, or consuming alcohol while polls are open in these specific areas. Additionally, the legislation requires that any changes to polling place entrances or exits be clearly marked and only permitted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities or address public safety emergencies. The act also mandates that the American flag remain displayed throughout the election and protects voter information materials from being defaced.
Requires micromobility devices, mopeds, and bicycles with electric assist to have a red tag attached to the charging cord which states to unplug when not in use.
Maddy summaryThis law requires the state fire administrator to update hazardous materials training programs to include specific guidance on responding to emergencies involving lithium-ion batteries. The legislation defines these batteries as storage units that generate electricity through lithium ions embedded in a carbon, graphite, nickel, and metal-oxide substrate. By adding this curriculum to existing specialized training, the bill aims to ensure first responders are better equipped to handle incidents related to these increasingly common power sources. The changes took effect immediately upon the governor's signature.
Relates to annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals; establishes an optional system of annual professional performance review plans; repeals provisions relating to streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for a specific housing program that provides small loans to owners of multiple dwellings to fix substandard or unsanitary living conditions. Originally set to expire on June 30, 2024, the program's key provisions are now extended to remain in effect until June 30, 2027. The change ensures that eligible property owners have more time to access financial assistance for necessary repairs without the program ending prematurely.
Extends provisions of law relating to new owners of buildings for which administrators have been appointed pursuant to article 7-A of the real property actions and proceedings law from June 30, 2024 until June 30, 2027.
Extends the existing authority of the local housing agency in the city of New York, the department of housing preservation and development until June 30, 2027 to restructure rents for housing development fund companies that have purchased and are rehabilitating occupied multiple dwellings.
Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.
