Relates to the use of an electronic signature on a tax return by establishing that such electronic signature has the same force and effect as if the document was actually signed.
Relates to observance of all religious holidays by institutions within the state university and the city university of New York, and includes the Asian Lunar New Year within the definition of such holidays.
Relates to retaliatory personnel actions by employers.
Establishes that domestic violence advocates may not disclose any communication made by a client to the advocate except in certain circumstances including after the consent of the client or if the client reveals an intent to commit a crime.
Relates to allowing a residential tenant to deduct water payments he or she makes for a deficient landlord from his or her rent.
Requires the department of corrections and community supervision to place incarcerated parents at correctional institutions and facilities closest to their children's home.
Requires banks to disclose any negative consequences of establishing an alternative payment schedule on a loan.
Authorizes former foster care youth who have been discharged from foster care to return to foster care placement during the COVID-19 state of emergency without requiring such children to file a motion authorizing their return to foster care placement and places a temporary moratorium on aging out of foster care during a state of emergency.
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes; amends the definition of "mentally incapacitated" to include persons who are voluntarily intoxicated.
Allows the granting of academic credit at state or city operated institutions to veterans.
