Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.
Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness; increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients.
Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.
Enacts the "utility fair acquisition act", providing that in any acquisition by a municipal corporation or a public benefit corporation created pursuant to article 5 of the public authorities law of infrastructure operated by a public utility company or private energy provider, the appraised value shall be reduced by the value of infrastructure that was financed through customer user fees, ratepayer surcharges, or other non-investor-funded mechanisms as determined by the public service commission.
Provides that transportation shall be provided to all children attending grades kindergarten through twelve who live within a fifteen mile radius of the school they legally attend; provides that such transportation may also be provided for such students to before-and/or-after-school child care locations.
Establishes a working group to create a pilot program for an alternative system to a credit score for unbanked persons, undocumented immigrants and any other individuals who would benefit from such alternative system.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for succession rights in rent-stabilized apartments, allowing a family member to take over a lease after the original tenant moves out permanently. Currently, a family member must have lived in the unit for two years to qualify, but this legislation reduces that requirement to just one year. The change applies to all family members and includes special provisions for senior citizens and disabled individuals, who also only need one year of residency. Additionally, the bill clarifies that temporary absences for reasons like military service, education, or medical treatment do not break the required residency period.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., a community leader from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. The bill formally acknowledges his lifelong dedication to education and youth development, particularly his long service with the Upward Bound program at Binghamton University. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express condolences and transmits a copy of the tribute to Vizcarrondo's family.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the New York State 4-H organization for hosting its 91st Annual Capital Days event in Albany from May 17 to 19, 2026. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor the program's nearly century-long history of teaching youth leadership and civic skills. By adopting this resolution, the legislature expresses its appreciation for the volunteers and staff who support the event, which brings young people from across the state to learn about government and community service.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes May 2, 2026, as "I Love My Park Day" throughout New York State. It encourages residents to participate in volunteer cleanup and restoration events at public parks and beaches on that date. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of an existing community stewardship program rather than creating new legal requirements.
