Asm. Karl Brabenec

Includes offenses involving the possession, display or discharge of a firearm, rifle, shotgun, machine-gun, or disguised gun as qualifying offenses for the purpose of allowing a principal to be eligible to be held on bail.

Relates to claim settlement practices when an insurer refuses to pay or is delaying payment of a settlement; provides a policyholder a private right of action against such insurer doing business in the state who has refused or delayed payment of an insurance claim.

Requires the state board of elections to participate in the systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) program, administered by the United States citizenship and immigration services agency, to verify that a person who is either registered or registering to vote is a United States citizen.

Relates to vested rights of property owners relating to the development of their land in the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester; requires notice by applicant to property owners within 250 feet of land development application; provides for the repeal of such provisions six years after they take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that transfers involving cooperative housing corporations during voluntary dissolution under the private housing finance law are exempt from certain taxes, provided there is no change in beneficial ownership. It specifically adds these voluntary dissolution transfers to an existing tax exemption that covers mere changes in a corporation's identity or form of ownership. The change directly affects cooperative housing corporations and their shareholders when dissolving voluntarily without altering who ultimately controls the property. This amendment ensures these specific transactions remain tax-exempt, aligning with existing policy for similar ownership changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, removing restrictions on how driver's license information can be shared. It adds new requirements for license applicants, including providing a Social Security number (or an affidavit if none exists), registering for the organ donor registry on the application form, and complying with Selective Service registration for applicants aged 18-26. These changes directly affect anyone applying for or renewing a New York driver's license, commercial license, or non-driver ID card. The bill modifies application procedures in the Vehicle and Traffic Law to implement these new requirements.

Relates to a tuition tax credit; increases the amount of an allowable deduction (Part A); reduces income by the amount of interest paid for student loans (Part B).

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals specific provisions in the criminal procedure law that governed discovery rules and a defendant's right to request access to crime scenes or relevant premises. It directly affects defendants in criminal cases by removing their legal ability to seek such access under the current law. The bill accomplishes this by formally repealing Subdivision 2 of Section 245.30 of the criminal procedure law, effective immediately upon enactment. This is a procedural change altering the legal framework for criminal procedure, not a substantive policy shift.

Enacts "the combating campus antisemitism act"; prohibits the granting of tuition assistance awards to any student who has knowingly engaged in promoting antisemitism in a manner that is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action, that constitutes "true threats"; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary task force to review why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides supplemental retirement payments to police and fire department members. The task force, appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, the mayor, and other officials, will investigate the issue through public hearings, gather evidence, and recommend changes within one year. It must report its findings to the governor, state comptroller, and legislative committees but does not directly alter the VSF program. The goal is to address longstanding eligibility concerns for disability retirees who have been largely excluded from receiving these supplements.