Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include persons and accompanying staff of the chief executive officer of a county, members of a county legislative body, mayor of the city of New York, New York city public advocate, New York city comptroller, and members of the New York city council.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the residential solar tax credit to 26% of qualified solar equipment costs, with new maximum credit amounts: $3,750 for installations before 2026, $5,000 for installations in 2026, and $10,000 for installations in 2027 and after. It applies to homeowners who install solar systems in their principal residence within the state, covering equipment purchases, long-term leases (10+ years), and power purchase agreements (10+ years). The credit can be carried over for up to five years if it exceeds annual tax liability, and for low-income taxpayers or those in disadvantaged communities, excess credit may be refunded starting in 2026.
Maddy summaryBill A 1779 amends the New York State low-income housing tax credit program. It requires that the scoring and ranking criteria for project applications include a preference for broadband access. Specifically, projects that commit to using end-to-end fiber-optic architecture for delivering broadband service will receive a preference during evaluation. This bill directly affects developers applying for these tax credits and aims to encourage the inclusion of advanced internet infrastructure in new low-income housing developments.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows health care professionals licensed in other states (including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and midwives) to provide reproductive health services in this state without first obtaining a local license. To qualify, they must apply for a license, submit a letter of intent to provide such services, and provide an employer/health care entity letter confirming employment or a contract for reproductive health services at a specific location and start date. They may continue practicing under this provision until their license application is approved or denied, while still complying with all applicable licensing rules and practicing within their scope of expertise. The provision does not apply to professionals from states or territories deemed to have substandard licensing standards by the commissioner.
Prohibits the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits from being added to the state DNA identification index or other databases or being used in certain actions.
Establishes an economy-wide cap and invest program to support greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the state by setting a maximum allowable amount of greenhouse gas emissions by covered entities and regulating the sale or auction of greenhouse gas emissions allowances to covered entities.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers between May 1 and September 30 each year. It directly affects homeowners, landscapers, and property managers who use these devices for yard maintenance during summer months. Violators face a civil fine of up to $100 per offense. The law takes effect on May 1, 2027, and is currently under review by the Health committee.
Provides tax credit to certain volunteer firefighters, volunteer ambulance workers, volunteer reserve forces officers, auxiliary police officers and volunteer emergency medical personnel under certain circumstances.
Requires private investigators to notify the state police when they are employed by a foreign government or foreign national; requires the state police to maintain a registry of all private investigators who have been employed by a foreign government or foreign national.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 6429) amends New York's penal law to remove an exception for second felony drug offenders. Specifically, it deletes language that previously allowed some second-time drug offenders (whose prior felony wasn't violent) to avoid mandatory sentencing. The bill repeals a related subdivision (Subdivision 4 of Section 70.70) and updates definitions in the criminal procedure law regarding prior convictions. These changes apply immediately to cases where sentencing occurs after the effective date, affecting second felony drug offenders who would no longer qualify for the removed exception.
