Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7752) exempts student loan servicers from New York State's licensing requirements, directly affecting companies that manage student loan accounts within the state. It requires these servicers to notify the state superintendent they are operating in New York and comply with specific consumer protection rules in banking law (sections 717, 719, 721, 723, 725) and financial services law. The exemption applies unless federal law preempts it, and the bill removes the need for a state license for these servicers while maintaining oversight through the notification and compliance obligations.
Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.
Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship.
Codifies the disparate impact standard in the human rights law; provides that in cases of alleged housing discrimination, an unlawful discriminatory practice may be established by a practice's discriminatory effect.
Requires the modification of restrictive covenants prior to the sale of real property when covenants, conditions and restrictions exist which discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income or ancestry.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies with over $10 million in annual construction contracts to create mentorship programs connecting minority and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) with larger contractors. It specifically targets situations where MWBEs work as subcontractors or contractors on state projects, mandating that mentor-mentee pairings serve a commercially useful purpose. The programs must include technical assistance for MWBEs to secure bonding requirements for state contracts. This directly affects MWBEs seeking to grow their state contracting capabilities and state agencies managing construction procurement.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit program for businesses relocating to cities with over one million residents (like New York City). It requires eligible businesses - those operating outside New York state for 24 months prior and relocating operations - to maintain a minimum number of "eligible employment shares" (calculated based on full- and part-time work weeks) and obtain annual city certifications from the mayor or designated agency. Businesses must meet specific thresholds, such as having at least 25% of their New York City employment base or 250 employment shares, to qualify for the credit. Certifications cannot be issued after July 1, 2028, and the program applies to local laws enacted under this article.
Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" which establishes a law enforcement peer support program to provide confidentiality for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling; defines terms; provides exceptions for when a peer support communication may be disclosed.
