Requires the electronic and print publication of certain school district reports within 7 days after approval; defines "local officer or employee" to include certain school officials.
Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer, peace officer, or state officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; requires the posting of bail.
Provides that the current real property tax exemption for persons over 65 may also be extended to those persons who are totally and permanently disabled; requires that municipalities shall provide by local law that such exemptions shall be granted to either those 65 years of age or older or to those who are totally and permanently disabled, or to both categories of persons.
Mandates the trustees of common school districts and the board of education of every union free school district to establish a code of ethics to be applied to the prohibition of the use of school resources for personal gain.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York school districts to create policies enabling home-schooled students to try out for and join district interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students, including annual academic verification and age/eligibility rules. Home-schooled students would only be eligible to participate with their district of residence and must arrange their own transportation. The policy is optional for school districts and does not mandate participation.
Relates to establishing the born alive abortion survivors' protection act that places requirements on health care practitioners present at the time a child is born alive during an abortion.
Maddy summaryBill A 7407 permits public schools to utilize or display indigenous names for their extracurricular activities, such as sports teams. It defines "indigenous names" as those referring to indigenous persons, tribes, cultures, or traditions. The bill mandates the education commissioner to adopt regulations allowing this practice and to repeal any inconsistent rules. Notably, it does not prevent the commissioner from prohibiting public schools from using indigenous *logos or mascots*, distinct from names, except for classroom instruction.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public meetings and transparency in labor negotiations between government governing boards (like city councils or school boards) and labor organizations. It mandates that all negotiation sessions be open to the public, all exchanged documents (offers, minutes, etc.) be subject to public disclosure, and governing boards provide 14-day advance notice of meetings on their website. The bill also requires governing boards to share financial analyses of proposed contracts and make related complaint proceedings public records. These provisions directly affect local government entities and labor unions negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7812) creates a new five-member oversight board to manage the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances and projects. The board, appointed by the governor with input from legislative leaders, must approve all new MTA projects and financing before they proceed. It requires proof of sufficient funding (including revenue projections or collateral) and must coordinate with the state comptroller before approving projects. This directly affects the MTA’s ability to fund infrastructure, protect bondholder confidence, and prevent future fiscal crises.
Expands felony sex offenses to include promoting prostitution in the second degree, promoting prostitution in the first degree, compelling prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex trafficking of a child.
