Sen. Leroy Comrie

Creates a pilot program to encourage homeownership among persons and groups who are currently underrepresented in homeownership and/or have seen a marked decline in rates of homeownership over the last decade; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Relates to police officer and peace officer hiring and transfers; requires police agencies review any possible internal files of police misconduct and complaints as well as pending criminal charges before hiring or allowing for a transfer.

Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to remove the requirement for workers with permanent partial disability to prove ongoing "labor market attachment" to receive benefits. It directly affects workers who have suffered work-related injuries causing lasting wage-earning capacity loss, allowing them to receive compensation based solely on their impairment level without needing to demonstrate continued job market engagement. Key provisions specify benefit duration limits (e.g., up to 525 weeks for >95% impairment) and also eliminate the labor market attachment requirement for temporary partial disability claims. The change simplifies the process for eligible claimants while maintaining specific benefit caps based on the severity of disability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Department of Motor Vehicles to create a public star rating system (1-5 stars) for every vehicle model sold in the state, based on pedestrian/bicyclist collision data, safety features (like pedestrian detection), and other relevant safety factors. The ratings must be posted on the DMV website and displayed prominently by dealers on all vehicles for sale. It directly affects vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and consumers by making safety performance data transparent during vehicle purchases. The system must be finalized within six months of the bill's effective date.

Relates to the use of MWBE investments for and aspirational goal of at least twenty percent of each New York state fund, to the greatest extent feasible within the bounds of financial and fiduciary prudence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) that already file EEO-1 reports with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to also submit copies of those reports to the New York State Secretary of State. The Secretary of State must then publish the gender, race, and ethnicity data for each company on their official website within 90 days of receiving the report. It applies only to businesses already required to file EEO-1 data federally, not all employers. The law takes effect two years after enactment.

Provides treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors without a parent's or guardian's consent; provides definition for health care practitioner.

Maddy summaryS 6290 requires state commissioners managing the opioid settlement fund to submit quarterly reports detailing all fund activity. The reports must include the current fund balance, amounts disbursed each quarter, and full details (names, addresses, amounts) for both recipients of funds and sources providing funds. This applies directly to state agencies handling opioid settlement funds and ensures public transparency by mandating regular, detailed disclosure to legislative leaders and oversight committees. The bill does not change how funds are allocated but establishes a reporting structure for accountability.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York public authorities that own, lease, or control critical transportation infrastructure (like bridges, tunnels, airports, and rail systems) to study the potential effects of privatizing that infrastructure. Authorities must produce a report evaluating how selling or leasing infrastructure might impact their ability to pay debt, compare such projects to similar U.S. privatizations, and assess whether comparable projects succeeded or faced delays/cost overruns. The report must be submitted to specific legislative committees by December 1, 2026, and may be updated based on committee feedback. This applies to authorities currently considering or having previously considered privatization deals within the last decade. The bill does not mandate privatization or block it, but requires a formal study before any such transfer occurs.