Asm. MaryJane Shimsky

Maddy summaryBill A 7301 requires licensed appearance enhancement businesses, such as cosmetology establishments, to display posters containing information on sexual and domestic violence. The Department of State, in consultation with other state offices, will create these posters, which will include signs of violence and available resources like hotlines and victim services. These posters will be provided to businesses at no cost and must be available in the top ten non-English languages spoken in the state. Businesses are mandated to post them in a conspicuous location accessible to all customers.

Enacts "Tucker's law"; removes the provision that provides that any term of imprisonment for a violation of aggravated cruelty to animals may not exceed two years.

Requires proof of installation, maintenance and regular use of ignition interlock devices when use of such a device is ordered by a court; extends the period of suspension and revocation of a license until such proof is provided.

Relates to the statute of limitations for certain deed theft actions; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations and states who may bring such actions; grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to allow child day care providers to receive financial assistance from industrial development agencies, which previously had restrictions on such funding. The change specifically removes child day care providers from a rule that generally prohibits agencies from funding projects where retail sales make up more than one-third of the total cost. Child day care providers are defined according to existing social services law definitions, and the amendment applies immediately to all relevant projects. The bill affects local industrial development agencies and child care facilities seeking financial support for their operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows graduates of accredited master of social work programs to work under supervision for up to 90 days after graduation without full licensure. It requires these graduates to apply for and pay fees for both a license examination and a limited permit to practice. The law also clarifies which individuals are excluded from performing social work services, including students, clergy, and certain government employees, while establishing a temporary pathway for recent graduates to gain practical experience before full licensure.

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers; requires the public service commission to issue an order or orders to minimize the impact of new data centers on electricity and gas rates for residential, commercial, and industrial users; clarifies that certain provisions are applicable to the Long Island power authority.

Requires each school district to ensure that every public school in which school days exceed five hours in duration provides up to thirty minutes of daily recess within the school day for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade and for students in sixth grade who attend an elementary school.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Motor Vehicle Commissioner to accept electronic signatures for all documents related to vehicle registration, titles, and other motor vehicle records. It directly affects drivers, dealers, and anyone submitting forms to the Department of Motor Vehicles, including those transferring titles or signing powers of attorney. The key provision mandates that electronic signatures - defined as digital processes with intent to sign - must be accepted whether submitted online or printed after electronic signing. Physical documents like title certificates still require original paper copies in certain cases, but electronic signatures cannot be refused if they meet the bill’s requirements. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryBill A 2619 establishes specific rights for residents and cooperatives in ground lease residential cooperative apartment buildings. Upon the expiration of a ground lease, the cooperative must dissolve, and residents are converted to tenants, with rental leases offered under existing tenant protection laws. The bill also allows cooperatives to encumber their interest in the ground lease, requiring ground lease owners to provide reasonable cause for refusal if consent is needed. Additionally, it grants ground lease residential cooperatives a right of first refusal to purchase the ground lease real property if the owner decides to sell it.