Asm. Tony Simone

Maddy summaryThis bill requires cities and towns that currently allow sidewalk or street-front cafes to permit them to operate year-round, rather than restricting them to warmer months. It directly affects municipalities with existing regulations for these outdoor dining spaces and defines "sidewalk cafe" (on public sidewalks) and "roadway cafe" (in curb/parking lanes). The bill does not prevent local governments from enforcing health, safety, or snow removal rules related to these cafes, such as maintaining pedestrian access or street cleanliness. It takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Provides that cities having a population in excess of one million shall not supersede state provisions relating to the state law prohibition on individuals standing or parking a vehicle within twenty feet of a cross walk at an intersection.

Requires that food services at transportation facilities and rest areas owned and operated by certain public authorities remain open seven days a week.

Provides that the submission of claims for services provided by home care agencies shall be done on forms approved by the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.

Requires school districts to have diversity, equity and inclusion officers to develop methods to diversify the personnel of the school district and to recommend changes to district policies and practices to reduce racial disparities in hiring school district employees, particularly teachers; requires boards of education to annually report information regarding such policies and practices to the department of education; requires the department of education to annually report such information to the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates rules for when construction projects must pay local prevailing wages. It applies to projects using at least 20% public funds (or $3 million/$5 million in public funds) for construction costs. Exemptions include single-family homes, small nonprofits, and certain affordable housing developments meeting specific affordability requirements. This affects contractors and developers working on qualifying projects funded in part by public money.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the state commission of correction from 3 to 9 members. It specifies that 3 members are appointed by the governor (with Senate confirmation), 2 by the Assembly speaker, 2 by the Senate Temporary President, and 2 by the Correctional Association. The commission must now include at least one person formerly incarcerated in a New York correctional facility, a public health professional, a behavioral healthcare professional, an attorney with criminal defense or prisoner rights expertise, and others deemed beneficial. The bill also sets term lengths and removal procedures for commission members.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords of buildings with five or more rental units to submit quarterly reports to New York Homes and Community Renewal. The reports must include the number of applications for "succession rights" received, the dates of those applications, whether they were granted or denied, and the reasons for denials. Succession rights refer to the ability of a family member to take over a rent-stabilized apartment after a tenant moves out or dies. Landlords must provide this data in a form specified by the agency, directly affecting multi-unit property owners and tenants seeking to inherit rent-stabilized housing. The bill takes effect January 1st following its enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases minimum daily pay for New York City election workers. Election inspectors will receive at least $300 per day, and coordinators at least $350 per day. These rates apply specifically to NYC elections and replace prior minimums, with the city, not counties, responsible for funding. The change directly affects election inspectors and coordinators who serve during registration and election days in New York City.

Requires ice skating rinks maintain a certain indoor air quality and maintain a certificate of acceptable air quality where a resurfacing machine is used.