Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New York State Worker Protection and Labor Enforcement Fund to support the Department of Labor's enforcement activities. The fund will be filled with money recovered from employer violations of specific labor laws (covering wages, safety, and other worker protections) and other designated sources. Funds can only be used to supplement labor enforcement efforts, such as hiring staff or conducting investigations, and must be reported annually to state leaders and the public. The fund becomes operational on April 1, 2026.

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.

Relates to the exercise of powers and duties of the board of elections of the city of New York and its executive management; provides for equal representation among certain employees of the board of elections; relates to qualification and removal of certain employees of the board of elections.

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.

Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program to school districts who offer advanced courses to economically disadvantaged students.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits financial institutions from including "confession of judgment" clauses in contracts for regulated financial products or services. It applies to most consumer financial products (like loans or credit cards) offered by entities regulated under New York's banking or insurance laws, but excludes federally regulated items (e.g., certain securities) or products covered by other state consumer protections. The law bans these clauses, which allow automatic court judgments against consumers without trial, directly affecting lenders and consumers in qualifying financial agreements. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1071) prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly or recklessly promoting content that: (1) advocates force likely to incite imminent lawless action, (2) advocates self-harm likely to cause immediate harm, or (3) spreads false medical claims endangering public health. It specifically targets content amplified by algorithms prioritizing engagement over time/date, affecting platforms and creators who distribute such material. Violations are deemed public nuisances, allowing the Attorney General or local prosecutors to seek injunctions, restitution, or damages. Affected parties can also sue for damages if harmed by prohibited content, with enforcement handled through state/federal courts.

Requires every physician, physician assistant, specialist assistant, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to complete course work or training regarding human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections testing and the elements of sexual health including sexual orientation and gender identity.

Allows for limited three-day expansion of the statute of limitations where a proceeding to invalidate a designating or nominating petition has been commenced.