Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.
Amends provisions relating to payment of wages to include compensation that is not payable solely at the employer's discretion; requires certain notices.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at state-owned parking facilities with 50+ spaces. Facilities with 50-200 spaces must provide charging for at least 10% of spaces (or equivalent electrical capacity), while larger facilities (over 200 spaces) must provide for 20%. All stations must meet minimum electrical specs (40 amps, 208 volts) and comply with local electrical codes. The Office of General Services will handle installation, maintenance, and necessary electrical upgrades, with contracted work requiring prevailing wages. The law takes effect April 1st after enactment.
Requires health insurance plans to cover a medically necessary peripheral artery disease screening test for any at-risk individual; prohibits imposition of patient cost sharing for follow-up screenings or diagnostics.
Grants peace officer status to certain employees of the Parkchester police department of public safety who patrol the Parkchester North and South condominium area.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 14, 2026, as Bangla New Year Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the cultural significance of the holiday, which celebrates the Bengali New Year and is observed by communities across the state, particularly in New York City. It acknowledges the contributions of Bangladeshi and Bengali Americans to New York's cultural, economic, and social life. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial proclamation to honor the heritage of Bangla-speaking residents.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords to maintain habitable housing conditions before pursuing rent collection or eviction. Specifically, landlords cannot file such cases if there are unresolved violations of housing codes (like lack of heat, water, or rodent infestations) that have existed for five days or more in the apartment or building common areas. If violations exist, landlords must file an affidavit claiming the violations were recorded incorrectly or not addressed by authorities, and courts can dismiss the case if these claims are false or violations are proven. The law directly affects landlords seeking legal action and tenants facing eviction or rent demands.
Prohibits organized militias from another state, territory, or district from entering into New York for the purpose of doing military duty without the express permission of the governor unless such militia has been called into federal service and is acting under authority of the president of the United States.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state correctional facilities to provide incarcerated individuals with free voice communication services, including calls made to and from their families or legal representatives. The legislation mandates that these services cannot be replaced by in-person visit programs and prohibits facilities from generating revenue from communication services. It also ensures that existing contracts for communication services must end by March 31, 2026, while new contracts are subject to the free service requirement starting April 1, 2026.
Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.
