Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summaryThis bill requires for-hire vehicles carrying 9+ passengers (like larger taxis or shuttles) to have New York state-issued license plates to receive a bi-annual safety inspection in New York. It directly affects commercial ride-hailing and transportation companies operating such vehicles with out-of-state plates. The key provision prohibits state safety inspections for these vehicles unless they are registered with New York, aligning with how New York requires inspections for out-of-state vehicles. The law defines "for-hire vehicle" as any passenger vehicle with a 9+ seat capacity (excluding the driver) used for commercial rides.

Maddy summaryS 3902 requires New York schools with school nurse services to maintain a nebulizer on-site for student emergencies, available for students with a doctor's order. It mandates that schools train at least one staff member in nebulizer operation for all school events and athletic competitions, and include nebulizer instruction in health classes for senior high schools when CPR is taught. The state will reimburse schools for the costs of purchasing, maintaining, and training related to these requirements.

Relates to collective bargaining rights for college athletes; authorizes the public employment relations board to exercise jurisdiction over institutions of higher education and college student athlete employees of such institutions in relation to all collective bargaining matters.

Relates to the suspension of a health club contract; allows a buyer to suspend payment for services until access to a facility or premises has been restored or the right to a credit for dues and fees paid.

Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery.

Prohibits the NYC water board from enacting any rules and regulations less favorable to the consumer, including timeframes for appeals and receiving refunds.

Provides that penalties may be levied against a person who intentionally withholds a housing accommodation from the market, including for the purpose of future co-operative conversion.

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Relates to the discharge of residents of a community residence; provides that nothing shall be deemed construed as creating a relationship of landlord and tenant between an operator of a community residence and a resident; defines community residence.

Relates to providing access to laptops for high school and higher education students and textbooks for higher education students; provides access to laptops and textbooks without charge.