Provides that all equipment used for the transmission and switching of radio signals for the provision of commercial mobile radio service or mobile internet access service no longer constitutes real property subject to the real property tax law.
Maddy summaryS 6028 (New York City Charter amendment) requires landlords to address repeated health/safety issues in rental properties. If tenants file three or more verified complaints about unsafe conditions within 120 days and repairs aren't made, the city can sue to force repairs or stop destruction of essential systems. Landlords must reimburse the city for repair costs (funded via housing bonds) within 90 days, or face property liens. Tenants may choose relocation to comparable housing at the same rent or receive relocation compensation. The city will also publish an "imminent danger" list for properties with over five annual complaints.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires courts to award attorney fees - including expert witness costs - to winning parties in discrimination lawsuits under New York's human rights laws (specifically violations of Executive Law Sections 296 and 296-a). It mandates that losing defendants cover these fees and all court costs, but explicitly prohibits the state or its agencies from collecting such fees. The law directly affects plaintiffs who win discrimination cases and defendants who lose them in court. It creates a standard mechanism for fee awards in these cases without altering existing anti-discrimination protections.
Provides for automatic issuance of identification cards to incarcerated individuals and assistance with obtaining copies of any documents needed to apply for identification cards, including, but not limited to, an incarcerated individual's social security card and birth certificate.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools (from elementary through high school) to implement a multicultural curriculum. It mandates the education commissioner to create rules allowing schools to adapt the curriculum to their specific student body's cultural makeup, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. The bill also requires the commissioner to develop teacher training programs to prepare educators in culturally responsive teaching methods. These changes would directly affect every public school in the state and their educators, with implementation beginning September 2025 if enacted.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public universities and community colleges in the state to establish a formal appeals process for students denied the in-state tuition rate. It directly affects students who are denied lower in-state tuition (typically for residents) but are denied this status by their institution, regardless of immigration status. Key provisions mandate that each institution set reasonable time limits for filing appeals and responding to them, and post clear information about the process on their websites. The law applies to all public higher education institutions and aims to provide a structured review option for affected students.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "gate money program" providing eligible formerly incarcerated individuals with a monthly stipend upon release from state correctional facilities. Eligible individuals must have served at least six months and not previously received funds from the program, receiving $425 per month for up to six months (max $2,550 total), adjusted annually for inflation. Payments are made immediately upon release (in cash/check) and monthly thereafter, in addition to other funds, and do not affect eligibility for public assistance benefits. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation from the state general fund, administered by the Department of Corrections.
Requires the petitioner for appointment as the guardian for an incapacitated person to identify all other persons who may be able to manage the affairs of such incapacitated person; prohibits appointment solely for the purposes of bill collection or resolving a bill collection dispute.
Relates to establishing and funding the universal basic income pilot program; requires the comptroller to establish a universal basic income pilot program to provide 10,000 participants with income of $7,200 for individuals or $14,400 for couples per year for two years; establishes participant criteria; requires a study on the program one year after its conclusion; makes an appropriation therefor.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's definition of eligible vehicles for climate smart community projects. It specifies that eligible vehicles must have "up to four wheels" (excluding larger vehicles like trucks or buses). The bill also sets rebate amounts between $2,500 and $5,500 per vehicle, based on electric range and estimated greenhouse gas reductions compared to gas vehicles. This directly affects residents and businesses purchasing qualifying smaller electric vehicles for climate initiatives under state programs.
