Relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment and the availability of certain benefits and entitlements to exonerees; allows for sealing of records, payment of awards and payment of attorney's fees; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Requires the commissioner to establish Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history and civic impact curriculum or instructions for school districts.
Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.
Establishes masked harassment when a person wears a mask or other face covering that intentionally hides or conceals their face for the primary purpose of menacing or threatening another person or placing another person or group of persons in reasonable fear for their physical safety.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits anyone under twelve years old from entering gun shows. It directly affects children under 12 by restricting their access to these events. The key provision adds a new requirement to existing law (Section 896 of the General Business Law) explicitly banning entry for minors under 12, separate from existing background check rules for firearm sales. The bill does not change firearm sale regulations or background check processes.
Establishes the healthy and safe students act; requires comprehensive sexuality instruction for students in grades K-12 which includes a model curricula for comprehensive sexuality education and at a minimum conforms to the content and scope of national sexuality education standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows taxpayers to deduct interest paid on qualified student loans from their federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It directly affects individuals with student loan debt who itemize deductions or meet specific income thresholds. The key provision adds a new tax law section requiring this deduction, aligning with existing federal rules under 26 USC § 221. The change applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and would reduce taxable income for eligible borrowers.
Maddy summaryThis bill reclassifies electronic cigarette cartridges as tobacco products for tax purposes. It defines "electronic cigarette cartridge" as a replaceable unit containing nicotine or chemicals for use in e-cigarettes, and explicitly includes these cartridges under the existing tobacco product tax category. Businesses selling these cartridges will now be subject to tobacco product taxes instead of separate e-cigarette regulations. The law requires the Department of Taxation and Finance to create implementation rules within 180 days of becoming law.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits food service businesses (like restaurants) and third-party delivery apps (like Uber Eats) from sending targeted push notifications or text messages to minors (under 18). It requires these platforms to verify a user's age by having them manually enter their birth date during account registration. If a user's birth date indicates they are a minor, the platform must not send any promotional or engagement-focused notifications designed to encourage app use. The law directly affects businesses and delivery services operating in New York, aiming to limit digital marketing to underage users.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York pharmacists to administer FDA-approved progestin-only contraceptive injections for birth control, expanding access to contraception. Pharmacists must complete a patient risk assessment, provide educational materials, and notify a patient's primary care provider (with opt-out allowed) before administering the injection. They must also complete required training and may refuse service if safety concerns exist. The law directly affects patients seeking contraception - particularly those without regular doctors - and pharmacists who provide this service.
