Asm. Alex Bores

Implements automatic enrollment for the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens; provides for a check box for a taxpayer to opt-out of data sharing and automatic enrollment on their tax return.

Requires that insurers providing no-fault coverage reimburse other insurers for the payment of claims to providers which should have been covered by a no-fault insurer.

Enacts the "New York emergency expedited temporary work permit act" to allow asylum seekers to apply for and be granted temporary work permits while their federal immigration status is being determined.

Requires every sheriff, county or city commissioner of correction and head of every state, county, or local police department to report instances and occurrences of hate crimes; requires the division to promulgate rules and regulations for such reporting.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires political committees to clearly disclose the source of paid political communications, including social media posts. Specifically, all paid digital ads - such as social media content - must prominently display "Paid for by:" followed by the committee name, with no exemption for social media posts (unlike some smaller digital ads). It applies directly to campaigns and political committees purchasing digital advertisements for elections. The law mandates this disclosure for any paid communication reaching 500+ people via electronic means, ensuring transparency about who funds political messaging.

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7540) redirects funds from the Consolidated Local Highway Assistance Program (CHIPS) specifically for bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other paved multi-use trails not on the state highway system. It requires these trails to be within or connected to local highway right-of-way and meet defined specifications (e.g., minimum 6-foot width for Greenway trails). The policy directly affects local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) that maintain non-state highways and trails, allowing them to use CHIPS funds for constructing or maintaining these non-motorized infrastructure projects. The bill updates existing highway law to explicitly include these trail types under CHIPS funding eligibility.

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Maddy summaryBill A 8138 proposes to repeal Article 2 of the general business law, which currently governs activities performed on the Sabbath. This action would eliminate existing state-level legal restrictions related to business operations and other activities on the Sabbath. The bill also makes a conforming change to the racing law, removing a specific reference to the repealed Sabbath provisions. This change would primarily affect businesses and individuals previously subject to these Sabbath-related laws.

Establishes new targets for offshore wind electricity generation; includes the requirements that there is at least 15 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2040, at least 18 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2045 and at least 20 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2050.