Implements automatic market rate increases for child care assistance such that assistance will be equal to the applicable payment rate established by the department.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows cities and counties to create their own local anti-discrimination laws that apply to discriminatory conduct occurring within their geographic boundaries, regardless of where the affected person lives. It defines "local human rights law" and establishes commissions to enforce these laws, giving them authority to handle complaints and investigate violations. These local laws are enforceable by anyone affected by discrimination within the jurisdiction (even non-residents), and by residents even if discrimination occurred elsewhere - provided it involves a state resident or business. The bill also requires local commissions to reflect community diversity in membership and outlines their duties to foster understanding and conduct educational programs.
Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.
Prohibits a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof under 18 U.S.C. Section 2383 from holding an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows any person harmed by a cannabis business's violation of licensure rules to sue the business directly. It permits lawsuits seeking to stop the violation (injunction), recover actual financial losses, or both. Courts can triple the damages if the violation was willful or knowing, and may award attorney fees to the winning plaintiff. The law applies specifically to violations of section 125 regarding cannabis business licensing. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to public works and certain construction projects performed under private contract and paid for with public funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes a requirement for workers with permanent partial disabilities to prove ongoing "labor market attachment" to receive ongoing compensation benefits. It directly affects injured workers who have been classified as permanently partially disabled due to work-related injuries. The key change eliminates the need for these claimants to demonstrate continued workforce engagement to maintain benefits, while keeping the existing compensation rate (66.67% of lost wages) and maximum benefit duration limits based on the severity of disability. The bill applies to cases with injury dates after the effective date of related 2017 legislation.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires motorcycle dealers in New York to register every motorcycle at the time of sale, rather than after purchase. It directly affects motorcycle dealers (who must complete registration during the sale) and buyers (who must sign a declaration if purchasing for out-of-state use only). The law mandates dealers to forward signed declarations from out-of-state buyers to the state commissioner, and registration dates are set by the commissioner. This changes the registration process from post-purchase to immediate at the dealership.
Prohibits accessing or distributing certain sexually explicit depictions of children; prohibits consent to such depictions by anyone under eighteen years of age; makes such crimes eligible for bail; includes certain crimes as sex offenses.
Establishes the "education equity act" which provides language assistance to parents or guardians who have children enrolled in public school and whose primary language is not English; defines terms; creates an annual language assistance plan to assess language needs in the district; requires the department of education to establish web pages detailing the rights of parents to translation services in each covered language; requires annual reports by each school district to the local board of education.
