Asm. Rebecca Seawright

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes local election boards to set up secure drop boxes where voters can return their completed absentee ballots in person. It requires these boards to post the locations of the new drop-off sites on their websites and directs the state to create rules ensuring the boxes are secure and properly managed. The law also clarifies that ballots deposited in these boxes before the polls close are considered timely and must be counted, even if they lack a postal service postmark. Additionally, the bill updates the definition of how absentee ballots can be delivered to include depositing them in these authorized receptacles.

Requires the office for people with developmental disabilities to produce and publish a report to assess the staffing and other issues causing the continued displacement of individuals with developmental disabilities from various state-operated institutions under the jurisdiction of the office for people with developmental disabilities.

Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.

Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.

Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act prohibiting the provision of addictive feeds to minors by addictive social media platforms; establishes remedies and penalties.

Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities; provides a definition of extreme heat condition days and the standard to measure room temperature.

Removes the lifetime ban on jury duty for convicted felons; provides that if convicted of a felony, such person has completed all sentencing requirements to such conviction, including any required term of imprisonment, probation, or community supervision.

Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine to be shipped directly to consumers. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than thirty-six cases per year to residents who are at least twenty-one years old. The legislation requires strict safety measures, including age verification at delivery, clear labeling on shipping containers, and the maintenance of detailed records for tax and audit purposes. Additionally, the bill establishes that these sales are subject to New York state and local taxes, ensuring that revenue is collected at the point of delivery.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to increase short-term disability and family leave benefits for eligible employees. It defines specific conditions for family leave, such as caring for a sick relative or bonding with a new child, and clarifies who qualifies as a health care provider. The legislation mandates that employers maintain health insurance coverage during leave and requires reinstatement to the employee's original or a comparable job upon return. Additionally, it prohibits retaliatory actions against workers for taking approved leave and establishes a schedule for gradually increasing weekly benefit amounts and the maximum duration of leave over several years.