Prohibits insurer from increasing auto insurance premiums upon renewal for persons 60 years of age or over based solely on the ground of the insured's age.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits town, city, or county industrial development agencies from waiving taxes that would otherwise be paid to school districts. It directly affects school districts by ensuring they receive all taxes that would have been collected from properties or developments under these agencies' jurisdiction. The key provision requires agencies to collect all applicable taxes instead of entering into agreements that replace tax payments with alternative payments. This change ensures school districts maintain their regular revenue streams from local development activities.
Provides for automatic voter registration and pre-registration for persons applying for certain department of motor vehicles documentation, and for persons applying for or re-enrolling in Medicaid; allows individuals to decline such automatic registration and pre-registration.
Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities; provides that each person with a disability has the right to communicate in their preferred manner.
Requires employers to report certain employees' wages for the purposes of unemployment benefits; relates to the payment of unemployment benefits, and employer penalties for non-compliance.
Authorizes cities and towns, except a city with a population of one million or more, to establish community preservation funds; authorizes such cities and towns to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in such funds; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for mental health clubhouses in New York State, directly benefiting individuals with serious mental illness by providing free, community-based support services. It requires clubhouses to be accredited, offer voluntary membership, and provide integrated support for employment, housing, healthcare, and social engagement. The Office of Mental Health must develop a statewide implementation plan within one year and oversee biennial reporting from clubhouses on membership, employment outcomes, housing, and crisis responses. Clubhouses must operate as non-clinical therapeutic communities emphasizing work, mutual support, and connection to broader healthcare services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires delivery businesses in New York to mark their vehicles and drivers with clear identifiers. Specifically, vehicles must display a visible graphic, the business name (at least 4 inches tall), or "delivery vehicle" on both sides, while drivers must wear uniforms, badges, or neon vests with "package carrier" (4+ inches). It applies to all delivery businesses except those employing 100 or fewer people. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 per incident, and the law takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from including contract terms that prevent consumers from making statements about goods, services, or the business itself. It makes any such waiver in consumer contracts void and unenforceable, and bans businesses from threatening or penalizing consumers for sharing protected statements. Violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat offenses, collectible by consumers, the attorney general, or local prosecutors. The bill directly affects businesses selling goods or services through contracts and protects consumers' right to share feedback without legal repercussions.
Enacts the "fair pay for home care act" relating to minimum wages applicable to home care aides; provides for a minimum wage of 150% of the applicable statewide or regional minimum wage.
