Requires social-media platforms to prevent, detect, and remove fraudulent advertisements and to establish advertiser-vetting obligations; requires reporting to the attorney general.
Relates to certain crimes of interference with health care services or access to places of religious worship; expands interference to include groups of two or more people demonstrating or preparing to demonstrate twenty-five feet outside of reproductive health care facilities and places of religious worship.
Authorizes and directs the MTA to conduct a study on a unified, single city fare zone in New York City and to report the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.
Enacts the "public power democracy act"; increases the number of trustees on the power authority of the state of New York from seven to seventeen; authorizes termination of a trustee.
Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to certain persons and to provide informational pamphlets on such cancers.
Directs the department of health to conduct a study relating to opening a new hospital in southeast Queens; requires the department of health to deliver a copy of the findings of the study conducted and any legislative recommendations to the governor and the legislature.
Directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a statewide public database covering every local police department, each county sheriff's office, the division of the state police and every agency that employs a peace officer in this state, which shall compile the names of any police or peace officer who has had their employment terminated due to misconduct.
Relates to mercantile establishments and the defense of lawful detention; sets requirements that the release from detention shall not be conditioned on signing of any documents or agreements; provides if anything is signed a copy must be provided to the individual or their parent or guardian.
Maddy summaryS 5367 directs New York's state athletic commission to review whether professional wrestling needs regulation and licensing. The commission must study factors like how often small events require oversight, whether non-competitive shows need rules, and how other states regulate the sport, while consulting wrestlers and stakeholders. By November 1, 2025, the commission must report back to the legislature with findings and recommendations on whether regulation is needed, including minimum safety standards. This bill does not create new regulations but requires a study to inform future legislative decisions, expiring July 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specialized insurance program for commuter vans operating in New York City under the city's definition (from NYC Administrative Code §19-502). It requires the state superintendent to create and manage the program, which includes licensing a dedicated insurance company, setting eligibility rules for van operators, and monitoring coverage affordability. The program directly affects van operators who transport passengers for hire, aiming to provide them with accessible insurance through this structured framework. The bill mandates implementation within 90 days of becoming law.
