Sen. Iwen Chu

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the use of specific chemicals in menstrual products sold or distributed within the state. It defines "restricted substances" to include unsafe items like lead, mercury, and various phthalates, and prohibits their inclusion as intentionally added ingredients immediately upon the law's effective date. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health to set lower safety thresholds for these chemicals within two years, with a mandate to review and potentially lower those limits every five years. The legislation applies to all menstrual products, including tampons, pads, and cups, and takes effect twelve months after becoming law.

Provides that the payment of interest on an education loan and Roth IRA deposits shall be qualified withdrawals under the New York state college choice tuition savings program.

Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires dealers to register limited-use motorcycles at the time of sale within New York. It sets the annual registration fee at $26.50 and mandates that these vehicles be registered immediately upon purchase, except for those bought exclusively for use outside the state. Dealers must also have buyers sign a declaration confirming they understand the registration rules and penalties for non-compliance. The law allows the commissioner to determine specific start and expiration dates for these registrations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public and private schools in the state to act as official providers of emergency epinephrine auto-injectors for students. To comply, schools must keep these devices in working order, report their locations to regional health councils, and post clear signs at entrances indicating where the devices are stored. By formally designating schools as providers, the legislation ensures that these life-saving tools are available to the public in case of a severe allergic reaction. The changes become effective ninety days after the law is signed.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the monetary threshold for seizing abandoned vehicles from one thousand two hundred fifty dollars to three thousand dollars. It directly affects local authorities, allowing them to immediately take ownership of unlicensed vehicles that meet this higher value limit and are left abandoned. The law includes exceptions where local authorities do not need to obtain title if the vehicle is intended to be sold as junk, dismantled, or destroyed. The changes will not take effect until one hundred eightieth days after the bill becomes law.

Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.

Extends the statute of limitations of actions related to certain sex trafficking offenses, reviving such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations; grants trial preference to such actions; exempts such actions from certain provisions requiring notice of claims.

Provides for a quorum of one quarter of the members and the presiding officer of a community board physically be present at a location where the public can attend for such board to conduct videoconferencing.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the specific reasons voters can use to request absentee ballots for school district elections in areas that do not require poll registration. It updates the law to allow individuals to vote by mail if they expect to be absent from their county, have a physical disability or illness, are caring for someone who is ill or disabled, are hospitalized, or are detained in jail or prison. The legislation also standardizes the information required on absentee ballot applications, such as personal details and a good faith statement explaining the voter's expected absence.