Sen. Joe Addabbo

Maddy summaryThis bill extends a special financial subsidy program for municipalities until September 30, 2027. It allows eligible towns borrowing money from the state water pollution control revolving fund to receive loans with interest rates capped at half the market rate. Additionally, the bill ensures that up to fifty percent of the loan principal can be subsidized for these projects, provided the towns have applied for and started construction on the projects within the extended timeframe. The changes directly affect local governments seeking funding to improve water quality and pollution control infrastructure.

Requires retailers to affix a notice on any bicycles with electric assist and micromobility devices which states to always yield to pedestrians and follow traffic laws that you cannot use such device on sidewalks or on highways, except where allowed by local law; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes fines for violations thereof; makes related provisions.

Relates to raising the tax abatement rate and extending certain deadlines for purposes of the green roof tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more persons.

Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order; increases fines from $6,000 to $10,000 for initial violation and $12,000 to $20,000 for subsequent violations.

Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to veterans; defines terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum age for gambling in New York from eighteen to twenty-one. It directly affects racetracks and video lottery operators by requiring them to enforce this higher age limit for anyone participating in betting activities. The law also mandates that these facilities meet specific safety standards and limits the duration of temporary gaming structures to eighteen months. By amending existing racing and tax laws, the bill ensures that all licensed gaming venues strictly adhere to the new age requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state law to officially classify sheriffs, under-sheriffs, and deputy sheriffs in New York City as police officers. The change updates specific sections of the Criminal Procedure Law to remove language that previously distinguished these officials from police based on their location. By making this designation, the legislation aligns the legal terminology for New York City law enforcement with that used for other counties in the state. The act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring the new classification is recognized without delay.

Enables prosecutors to access orders of protection issued in association with sealed prior domestic violence cases if the offender commits a new domestic violence offense.

Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.

Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.