Asm. Kenny Burgos

Provides that when a housing accommodation has been vacated after continuous tenancy or occupancy of ten years or more prior to vacancy, and the owner can demonstrate restoration of the unit, the new legal regulated rent shall be the rent agreed to by the owner and first tenant after such restoration and reserved in a lease or other rental agreement; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Secretary of State to create "cease and desist zones" in specific zip codes across the Bronx and Mount Vernon, New York. These zones, which are intended to restrict certain commercial activities, would apply to a list of 31 designated zip codes and would initially last for five years. The law requires the Secretary to establish these zones through a formal rule within ninety days of the bill taking effect. Additionally, the rule can be renewed if the Secretary chooses to re-adopt it after the initial period expires.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to ensure health care providers receive adequate training in abortion care.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the sales tax on tickets for combative sports events in the state from 8.5% to 3%. It directly affects organizers of events such as mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and other fighting competitions, while explicitly excluding professional or amateur boxing, sparring, and wrestling. The law also reduces the tax on revenue from broadcasting and digital streaming for these events to 3%, with a cap of $50,000 per match. These changes apply immediately to any taxes collected on or after the bill's effective date.

Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows attendees at professional and collegiate sporting events to bring their own reusable aluminum or stainless steel bottles and cups into the venue. While venues cannot ban these containers, they are permitted to require that they be empty upon entry, lack a cap, and hold no more than twenty-four fluid ounces. To enforce these rules, the legislation imposes civil penalties of up to $500 for a first violation and $750 for subsequent ones if a venue prohibits allowed containers. The changes would take effect approximately 120 days after the bill becomes law.

Establishes the COVID-19 livery vehicle recovery act; provides any entity issuing for-hire vehicle licenses shall, for a minimum of one year upon the effective date of this act, allow for the renewal of livery vehicle licenses which expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, under the same vehicle type requirement that existed at the time of expiration unless the livery vehicle owner opts to renew at the current requirement; provides that livery vehicle owners seeking a renewal of an expired license during this open window shall not be penalized, such as through additional charges or fees.

Establishes the warehouse worker injury reduction program; requires employers to establish an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in performing manual materials handling tasks.