Prohibits the operation of a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; applies upon public highways, private roads open to motor vehicle traffic, any other parking lot, and sidewalks.
Directs the commissioner of education to study and report on the provision of services to public school students in grades 8 through 12 by guidance counselors.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York teachers and school leaders to complete at least 10 hours of mandatory continuing education every five years focused on mental health and trauma-informed care, as part of their existing 100-hour license renewal requirement. It directs the health and education departments to develop course materials covering topics like identifying mental health concerns, trauma-informed practices, crisis de-escalation, and adverse childhood experiences. The training must include evidence-based programs such as mental health first aid and will be integrated into standard professional development. This directly affects all licensed educators renewing their credentials after 2026, aligning their professional development with mental health support for students.
Provides that a plan may not be declared effective for conversion to cooperative or condominium ownership until written purchase agreements have been executed and delivered for at least twenty-five percent of all dwelling units in the building or group of buildings and written consent has been obtained from the bona fide tenants who were in occupancy of fifty-one percent of the dwelling units in the building or group of buildings or development on the date a letter was issued by the attorney general accepting the plan for filing.
Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater from $20,000 to $25,000 in 2027, $30,000 in 2028, $35,000 in 2029 and $40,000 for each subsequent year.
Relates to increasing the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit; increases the amount of the credit from $200 to $500 for single filers and from $400 to $1,000 for spouses filing jointly.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires liability insurance for bicycles (including electric assist models) and electric scooters operated in cities with populations of one million or more, outside the owner's private property. Owners must maintain insurance covering personal injury or property damage, and display proof upon request by authorities or affected parties. The requirement applies only to cities exceeding one million residents (like New York City), excluding use on the owner's own land. Exceptions allow self-insurance for government agencies or businesses with proof of financial capacity.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) operating traffic signal photo enforcement devices or photo speed monitoring systems to install clear signs and pavement markings 100 feet before the device. The signs must state "a traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring device is in use" or "a photo speed violation monitoring system is in use," as applicable. It applies directly to jurisdictions using these automated systems to capture traffic violations. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York City agencies that issue summonses (like for traffic or code violations) to document violations with photos when possible. Agencies must create lists of violations that can be proven via photos, take photos at the time of issuing a summons, and explain in the summons if photos can't be taken. The photos must be included in online filings so respondents can view them. The law applies immediately to all relevant city agencies.
Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care.
