Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
Enacts the "New York state agency BIPOC asset management and financial institution strategy act" to ensure the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the state pension system and the New York city pension system's investments by mandating a minimum allocation of assets to BIPOC asset managers, BIPOC financial institutions, and BIPOC financial or professional service firms; addresses disparities in investment opportunities and fosters economic growth within BIPOC communities, aligning with best practices in investment management and bolstering the financial well-being of New York City and state and residents thereof (Part A); relates to fair investment practices by investment advisers within the state of New York (Part B).
Establishes the New York State social housing development authority as a public benefit corporation to increase the supply of permanently affordable housing in the state through the acquisition of land and renovation or rehabilitation of existing real property, and through the construction of new, permanently affordable housing.
Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.
Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians, including requiring certain trainings during work hours without a loss of pay; requires certain reporting by bidders for telecommunication contracts.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows current New York City police officers who previously worked as traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement and pension benefits. Specifically, officers who transferred from traffic enforcement to the police department (before July 2009) can include that time in their service calculation, provided they pay the equivalent contributions they would have made during that period. It directly affects NYC police officers with prior traffic enforcement experience who are now serving in the uniformed police force. The policy change ensures their earlier work is recognized in retirement eligibility without altering existing civil service transfer rules.
Enacts the consumer litigation funding act to promote consumer protections related to consumer litigation funding transactions; provides for contract requirements, including that the contract contain a no penalty provision for the prepayment of the funded amount prior to the settlement of their case; makes related provisions.
Authorizes a thirty year retirement benefit for certain members in Nassau county; provides a retirement allowance equal to 60 percent of a member's final average salary.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all City University of New York (CUNY) institutions to adopt a formal "Students' Bill of Rights" in their policies. It directly affects CUNY students by guaranteeing specific rights, including student representation on policy-making bodies, student participation in conduct hearings, designated free speech spaces, and protections for student journalists (no prior censorship except for illegal content like libel or threats). The bill mandates that institutions post these policies online and provide them to all students, with student leaders also gaining guaranteed communication channels to the student body. It does not apply to SUNY institutions, as the title incorrectly states, and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes cities with populations over one million (like New York City) to establish a minimum five-mile-per-hour speed limit on designated "open streets." Open streets are defined as segments with physical barriers, signage, or traffic calming measures that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and non-motorized users over vehicles. The bill amends traffic laws to ensure such speed limits comply with existing regulations but does not affect school zone speed limits or simple traffic control signs. It directly impacts urban transportation planning in large cities by mandating the lowest possible speed for these pedestrian-focused zones.
