Exempts a person from a money judgment arising from an action in another state for knowingly engaging in conduct that aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion.
Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5573) allows employees to directly sue employers in court for violations of workplace safety, health, or violence standards. It directly affects employees who face such violations, enabling them to seek remedies like job reinstatement, back pay, and attorney fees. Key provisions include a 3-year filing deadline (paused if an employee files a complaint with the labor commissioner), and courts can order employers to stop violations, pay damages, and cover legal costs. The law does not require waiting for a government investigation to file a lawsuit.
Establishes application processing and review requirements for reprieves, commutations and pardons by the governor; requires the governor to provide: a written notification that the application has been received; a receipt number that the applicant can then use to check on the applicant's application status; guidelines for supplementing the application with additional or updated information; and a notification when a decision is made on the application; requires quarterly reports to the legislature regarding reprieves, commutations and pardons.
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.
Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.
Requires the state liquor authority to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of an application for a liquor license in their district.
Requires third-party verification of an application to receive the Empire State film production credit and the Empire State film post production credit by approved certified public accountants.
Establishes a tax credit for certain volunteers at 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations affiliated with NY Cares or NY Service who provide at least twenty-five hours of service during the year.
Enacts the "child sex crime victims protection act"; establishes alternative sentencing procedures for victims of child sex crimes who commit crimes against their abusers.
