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.
Enacts the "New York city small business rent stabilization act" instituting a commercial rent control system in the city of New York; creates the commercial rent guidelines board.
Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.
Maddy summaryThe New York State Supplier Diversity Act (A 3714) creates a program to help LGBT, disability, and veteran-owned businesses compete for state contracts. It establishes a certification process requiring these businesses to be at least 51% owned by eligible individuals (LGBT, disabled, or veterans) and certified by the Office of General Services. The law mandates the creation of a directory of certified businesses, which state agencies must consult when seeking suppliers for contracts over $25,000 (or $100,000 for real property). The Office of General Services will also provide resources to support these businesses' growth and participation in state contracting.
Requires the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms; establishes such information shall be provided to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July 1, 2026.
Enacts provisions relating to collective negotiations by health care providers with certain health care plans in certain counties; applies to health benefit plans that provide benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement offered by certain enumerated entities.
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.
Prohibits telephone corporations from charging a caller any increased rates, charges, or fees for long-distance or other calls without first notifying such caller.
Provides that all residential leases shall contain a detailed description of tenant's statutory rights including among others, warranty of habitability, willful violation of lease, right to participate in tenants' associations, no eviction for good faith complaint, utility payment offset and sublet rights; grants tenant the right to install extra locks; sets out landlord obligations with respect to heating and oil delivery.
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.
