Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.
Maddy summaryBill A 1103 requires the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to review its current laws and policies regarding free or reduced-cost hunting and fishing licenses. The DEC will consult with the Conservation Fund Advisory Board during this process. Upon completion, the DEC Commissioner must submit the review's findings to the Governor and legislative leaders. This submission will also include an analysis of the financial impact on the Conservation Fund if more individuals or groups were to receive these special licenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.
Requires all state agencies to establish a composting program in buildings owned, occupied or operated by such agencies; allows such agencies to arrange for collection of compostable waste by a private carter, transport such waste itself or process such waste on-site; requires reports on the costs and effectiveness of such programs.
Requires that a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Relates to false or misleading advertisements of food and food products; provides factors to determine whether an advertisement is false or misleading; provides for enforcement and a private right of action.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of anti-fogging sprays or wipes containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; provides penalties for violations.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Relates to establishing the banking bill of rights; includes due process requirements regarding applications for or closure of credit and deposit accounts and penalties for noncompliance.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in New York to clearly disclose the total price of goods or services - including all mandatory fees - at the time of advertising or offering a product. It defines "mandatory fees" as those required to complete a purchase (like default charges or non-avoidable add-ons), while excluding taxes, delivery fees based on consumer choice, or optional add-ons. Businesses must display this total price prominently using noticeable formatting (e.g., font size, placement) to prevent misleading consumers. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per intentional violation, with enforcement by the Attorney General or affected consumers.
