Sen. Leroy Comrie

Requires the department of financial services to comply with the provisions of Executive Order 95 of 2013, "Using Technology to Promote Transparency, Improve Government Performance and Enhance Citizen Engagement", and to provide the New York state office of information technology services and the legislature certain necessary data.

Enacts the New York child data privacy protection act to prevent the exploitation of children's data; requires data controllers to assess the impact of its products on children for review by the bureau of internet and technology.

Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study of the technical and economic feasibility and ratepayer impact of a zero-emission electrical system and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Requires anywhere fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers in cities with a population of one million or more are installed, and there is available street parking, electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided for public use; defines terms; requires such charging stations to be designated and clearly identified.

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.

Relates to clarifying which entities handle the reporting of pregnancy loss; the responsibilities of health care providers and penalties for not protecting the identities of individuals who suffered a pregnancy loss.

Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.

Maddy summaryS 2554 creates the New York Title Guaranty Authority, a state-run public benefit corporation. This authority will directly offer title guaranties to protect real property owners against ownership disputes or defects in property titles across New York. The bill establishes the authority's structure, including a seven-member board appointed by the governor (with input from legislative leaders), and grants it powers to issue bonds, manage funds, and operate the guaranty program. The program aims to provide an alternative to private title insurance for property transactions, though it does not replace existing private title insurance services.

Caps the monthly maximum payment for hotel rooms to house homeless persons based upon the New York city housing authority Section 8 voucher payment standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows taxicab and for-hire transportation companies (medallion owners) to pass credit card processing fees directly to passengers who choose non-cash payment methods. It requires these fees to be separately listed on passenger receipts, alongside the fare. Regulatory agencies must adjust approved fares and vehicle meters to include these fees, while clarifying that charging passengers for processing costs does not mean the company is being charged the fee. The law applies to all non-cash payments and ensures transparency in how these costs are presented to riders.