Relates to prohibiting retail establishments including food-service establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash; provides a civil penalty will be assessed for such actions.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits lenders and financial institutions from requiring borrowers to sign a confession of judgment as part of a contract for a financial product or service. A confession of judgment is a legal clause that allows a creditor to obtain a court order against a debtor without a trial, which would be removed from these agreements under the new rule. The law applies to financial products regulated by state authorities, such as those overseen by the superintendent of financial services, while excluding items already covered by federal agencies or other state consumer protection laws. If passed, this change would take effect ninety days after becoming law, aiming to simplify the terms of consumer financial contracts.
Requires the department of corrections and community supervision within twenty-four hours of the attempted suicide or hospitalization of an incarcerated individual or any other individual occurring in the custody of the department, to notify the emergency contacts of such incarcerated individual or other such individual.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals receiving public assistance to ignore their earned income for up to six months after starting a new job, provided their total income stays below four hundred percent of the federal poverty level. The rule applies once during a recipient's lifetime and ensures that this income disregard follows them if they move to a different social services district. To make this possible, the state commissioner is required to request a waiver from the federal government. The change is designed to help low-income workers maintain eligibility for aid while they transition into employment.
Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants.
Allows New York City agencies to make procurements of goods, services and construction not exceeding one million five hundred thousand dollars from special veteran emerging business enterprises without a formal competitive process.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team and their coach for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class AA Championship. The document recognizes the team's achievement of securing their first state title since 2016 and lists the specific names of the players and the coach being honored. It serves as an official record of legislative appreciation for the team's success and is intended to be sent to the school for their records.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends The Dad Gang and its nonprofit arm, Random Acts of Dadness, for organizing the Annual March of Dads. The bill recognizes the group's efforts to challenge negative stereotypes about Black fathers and foster a supportive community among Black men globally. It specifically highlights the organization's upcoming events in Los Angeles, the Bronx, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, as well as its history of promoting positive fatherhood role models. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to the organization as an official acknowledgment of their work.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Broome County Office for Aging on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of providing services such as meals, transportation, and assistance to older adults in the county. The resolution highlights the growth of the office's programs since its establishment in 1974 and acknowledges the dedication of its staff and volunteers. No new laws or funding are created by this measure; it serves solely as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.
