Establishes the baby bucks allowance to provide income to eligible participants for the last three months of pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child's life; excludes income received from the baby bucks allowance for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program eligibility.
Prohibits the recording of conveyances suspected of being fraudulent; requires the clerk or registrar to report transactions believed to be or suspected of being fraudulent to the office of the attorney general and to local law enforcement or sheriff's office.
Relates to creating a separate tax on inheritance income, creating a separate tax on gift income, the computation of the estate tax, and creating a gift tax.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to create rules mandating that homeless shelters in New York undergo at least four unannounced inspections each year - once per quarter. The inspections will be conducted by the state department or local social services districts. The law directly affects all facilities providing shelter for homeless individuals statewide by requiring regular, surprise safety and operational checks. It establishes a concrete, annual inspection schedule without changing shelter funding or services.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Sovereign Debt Stability Act," creates a voluntary legal process for countries or subnational regions (like provinces) with unsustainable debt to restructure payments under New York law. It allows debtor states to file a petition with New York, choose between two restructuring pathways (standard process or an alternative option), and engage creditors through a court-supervised plan. The key mechanism requires debtor states to notify creditors and follow specific steps for debt reconciliation, financing, and dispute resolution, aiming to reduce financial risks to New York as a global financial hub. It does not directly affect U.S. states or municipalities but targets international debtors whose obligations are governed by New York law.
Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Establishes the downstate New York power authority to own and operate electricity service and acquire the distribution facilities formerly owned by any downstate utility corporation.
Relates to securing payment of wages for work already performed; creates a lien remedy for all employees; provides grounds for attachment; relates to procedures where employees may hold shareholders of non-publicly traded corporations personally liable for wage theft; relates to rights for victims of wage theft to hold the ten members with the largest ownership interests in a company personally liable for wage theft.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6534) changes the deadline for filing pre-trial motions in criminal cases, requiring all motions to be filed within 45 days after arraignment or after specific disclosures (like evidence or warrants), whichever is later. It directly affects defendants in criminal cases, including those representing themselves (pro se) or needing time to secure counsel. The key provision extends the filing window to 45 days after certain events (such as disclosure of evidence or eavesdropping warrants) and resets the clock when a defendant without counsel gets assigned new representation. The change aims to provide clearer timelines for court proceedings while accounting for complex case factors.
Maddy summaryS 4265 requires sellers of residential properties built before 1978 to provide lead-based paint inspection reports before closing sales. This directly affects home sellers and buyers in New York State, ensuring buyers know if lead paint hazards exist in properties they're purchasing. The bill mandates a one-time lead paint inspection prior to sale (not ongoing inspections) and requires the report to be included in the state's lead inspection registry. It complements existing laws by closing a gap where federal rules only required disclosure of known hazards, not mandatory testing.
