Enacts the "voting integrity and verification act of New York (VIVA NY)"; provides that each voter is entitled to the use of an individual, voter verifiable paper ballot of the voter's vote and the opportunity to mark it.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state prisons and detention centers to provide incarcerated individuals with free voice communication services, such as phone calls, without charging them or their families. It explicitly prohibits correctional facilities from earning any revenue from these communications and mandates that in-person visit programs continue to operate alongside these services. The law applies to contracts signed on or after April 1, 2025, and ensures that any existing contracts for these services must end by March 31, 2025.
Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.
Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central registry to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that test reports for lead-based paint be disclosed during the sale of residential real estate in New York State. It applies to all properties built before 1978 and mandates that inspection results be shared with buyers to ensure they are aware of potential hazards before completing a transaction. By adding a new article to the Real Property Law, the legislation aims to create a statewide registry of these test results, making information about lead risks more accessible to future renters and purchasers. The act is designed to complement existing federal disclosure rules and local testing requirements, particularly in New York City, by ensuring consistent transparency across the entire state.
Maddy summaryThis bill regulates how landlords in the state use automated software, such as artificial intelligence or machine learning, to screen housing applicants. It requires landlords to conduct an annual independent review to ensure these tools do not unfairly disadvantage people based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics. Landlords must also publicly share a summary of these reviews, inform applicants about the specific data and criteria used before screening begins, and provide reasons for any denial made by the system. Additionally, the bill allows applicants to request a different review process if they are denied by the automated tool and gives the attorney general the power to investigate and enforce compliance.
Requires vehicle rental agreements instruct renters to remove personal information before returning the vehicle; permits rental vehicles to have decals informing the renter to remove such information when returning the vehicle.
Establishes an assumption of the inadmissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant in a criminal proceeding; requires the proffering party to affirmatively prove that the evidence is admissible by clear and convincing evidence.
Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
