Sen. Andrew Lanza

Maddy summaryS 5913 requires online platforms (like Airbnb) advertising short-term rentals in New York City for less than 30 days to submit specific details to the Department of Housing or Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement before listing. Platforms must collect and submit the full address, host name, contact information, dwelling category (e.g., rent-controlled), whether the entire unit is available, and if it's the host's primary residence. Exemptions cover house guests, boarders, or temporary stays without payment by permanent residents. Violations carry civil penalties up to $7,500 for repeated offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for New York's state tuition assistance program to include graduate programs. It permits the commissioner of education to approve graduate programs as qualifying for the program, directly affecting graduate students seeking financial aid. Key provisions amend existing law to explicitly state graduate programs can be classified as approved programs under the tuition assistance program. The change does not alter existing eligibility requirements for students or funding levels, but formally extends program access to graduate-level studies. This adjustment aligns the program's structure with current educational pathways without introducing new financial obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants peace officer status to all members of the New York State Senate and Assembly under the criminal procedure law. It directly affects legislators by authorizing them to perform peace officer duties, such as making arrests, while serving in their legislative roles. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and requires no further legislative action beyond its passage. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as specified.)

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the requirements for level two sex offenders in New York. It increases their mandatory in-person appearance frequency with law enforcement from every three years to every year. Specifically, these offenders must appear annually to provide a current photograph, which law enforcement then forwards to the state division. The change directly affects individuals classified as level two sex offenders under New York's sex offender registration system.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7082) adds "borough of parks" as an official alternative name for Staten Island in New York City's administrative code. It does not change any laws, policies, or services; it only modifies the borough's formal designation in city records. The change affects how Staten Island is referred to in official city documents but has no impact on residents, parks, or governance.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6558) extends the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to qualify for certain federal student loan forgiveness programs. It changes the qualifying timeframe from six years to seven years after completing their second year of employment as an eligible attorney. The bill also clarifies that time spent as a law student awaiting bar admission while working for certain criminal defense or prosecution agencies counts toward this period. It directly affects attorneys working in indigent legal services who are pursuing loan forgiveness under federal programs. The change takes effect immediately and does not reduce benefits for current participants.

Directs the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities to deny employment or volunteer applications based on a criminal history report for such applicant.

Authorizes certain organizations in a city of one million or more to be known as "fire patrols" under the not-for-profit corporation law; includes fire patrol vehicles as emergency vehicles under the vehicle and traffic law.

Directs that the flag be flown at half-staff to commemorate the death of members of the United States armed forces who were residents of New York and were killed in action.

Increases the maximum qualifying income for the senior citizen homeowner's exemption and the disabled homeowner's exemption to $70,000 in the city of New York.