Sen. James Sanders

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Climate Safe and Responsible Bank Procurement Act to guide how New York state agencies select banks for services like credit card processing and bond underwriting. It directly affects large banks with at least $100 billion in assets by requiring them to meet specific climate-related criteria to be considered for state contracts. Key provisions mandate that these banks disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, report their financing ratios for clean versus fossil fuel energy, and adopt policies that exclude support for new coal and fossil fuel projects. Additionally, the bill sets a deadline of 2026 for banks to disclose their emissions before the state can contract with them for bond underwriting.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It defines consumer credit history to include credit reports, credit scores, and details about payment history or debts obtained directly from the individual. While the law generally bans this practice, it includes specific exceptions for roles requiring high levels of public trust, such as peace officers, positions involving access to trade secrets or national security, and jobs with significant financial authority. The legislation also ensures that existing local laws offering greater protection to employees remain valid and requires the Division of Human Rights to report on how these exemptions are used within two years.

Extends provisions reinstating prior approved work permits and waiving requirements as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for specific banking law provisions from September 10, 2024, to September 10, 2029. It directly affects banks, trust companies, and other financial institutions by keeping in place rules that allow them to exercise certain rights and powers previously granted by national banks. The legislation ensures that any regulations created under these sections remain valid even after the main provisions expire. Additionally, it maintains the immediate effectiveness of the act while delaying the repeal of the extended sections.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor these individuals and instructs officials to send copies of the resolution to each inductee. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the service of the listed veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2023 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directly affects the specific individuals listed in the text, who are honored for their military service in various branches of the armed forces. The key mechanism is a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings to salute these veterans, followed by the official transmission of the resolution to each inductee. This measure serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22nd as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" to honor military veterans and raise awareness about suicide prevention. By amending the state's executive law, it adds this new observance to the existing list of official commemorative days recognized in New York. The legislation requires no special actions from individuals or organizations, serving primarily as a formal acknowledgment of the issue within the state calendar.

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows property and casualty insurance companies to send certain notices and documents to policyholders electronically instead of by mail. It applies to notices related to vehicle and traffic laws and requires that these electronic communications follow the state's existing technology standards. The law also permits insurers to use an electronic address even if the insurance policy does not currently list one, provided the electronic notice meets legal requirements. This change modernizes how insurance coverage information is shared between insurers and consumers while maintaining established rules for valid delivery.

Provides retroactivity to the original date of eligibility for the senior citizens rent increase exemption (SCRIE) and disability rent increase exemption (DRIE).