Asm. Alex Bores

Maddy summaryThis bill replaces every instance of the word "accident" with "crash" throughout New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law. It affects how vehicle incidents are documented in official records, including crash reports, tow truck regulations, and highway safety documentation. The change is purely linguistic - no legal requirements, penalties, or procedures are altered. The bill updates terminology to align with common usage without modifying the law's substance.

Enacts the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act"; requires a setting which allows a social media user to turn off algorithmic recommendations and other notifications; prohibits the use of dark patterns to subvert choice or inhibit users from accessing certain mechanisms.

Provides for the regulation of indoor and outdoor worksites with temperature protection standards and education, training and reporting requirements to ensure that employers provide safe conditions for their employees.

Moves from the Office of Court Administration (OCA) to the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) responsibility for certifying, establishing and implementing standards for pretrial services agencies of the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo body part or product, including skin, meat, or bones. It directly affects businesses involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather or fur exporters. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations. It specifically covers red kangaroos, eastern grey kangaroos, western grey kangaroos, and common wallaroos, while clarifying it does not override existing animal welfare laws.

Relates to creating a separate tax on inheritance income, creating a separate tax on gift income, the computation of the estate tax, and creating a gift tax.

Requires policies covering losses or damages from cyberattacks to include a requirement that the insured notify a law enforcement agency before receiving payment for losses or damages suffered as a result of the cyberattack.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a lifetime ban preventing people convicted of felonies from serving on juries. It amends state law to no longer disqualify individuals based on past felony convictions, meaning former felons could be summoned for jury duty. However, it maintains that people currently incarcerated for felonies remain excused from service while in prison. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment.

Authorizes a supreme court judge hearing a petition for an "extreme risk protection order" to also hear a petition for a regular order of protection pursuant to the criminal procedure law, the domestic relations law and/or the family court act.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates environmental conservation law regarding amphibians and reptiles. It redefines "small game" to exclude most native frogs (except bullfrogs), native salamanders, native lizards, and native snakes (except common snapping turtles). These species are instead added to the definition of "protected wildlife," subjecting them to different conservation measures. The bill also clarifies that only bullfrogs and common snapping turtles remain under specific regulations for taking, with the department determining the methods for bullfrogs.