Increases, from 8,600 pounds to 10,000 pounds, the gross vehicle weight rating of vehicles engaged in commercial towing that must be registered as tow trucks.
Requires heart examinations for public school students and a statement on whether the student is fit to participate in physical education or other athletic activities.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits segregated confinement (solitary isolation) for three specific groups: juveniles under 21, individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities, and those with permanent physical disabilities that substantially limit major life activities (like walking or seeing). It also requires the commissioner to publish quarterly reports on segregated confinement use, including related self-harm incidents. Facility rules must now specify that any segregated confinement sanction must be the minimum necessary duration for maintaining order. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 6940) requires New York school districts to follow existing collective bargaining agreements when disciplining bus drivers and assistants under certain transportation contracts. It amends education law sections to mandate that districts honor union terms governing disciplinary actions before imposing penalties, applying to all contracts for pupil transportation. The law extends maximum contract terms to five years for transportation services and specifies that districts must adhere to union agreements on discipline for drivers employed by contracted providers. It directly affects school districts, transportation contractors, and bus drivers/assistants covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the number of supreme court justices in the thirteenth judicial district from nine to ten. It directly affects the thirteenth district's court structure by adding one new position, with the first election for this seat scheduled for November 2026 and the new justice taking office January 1, 2027. The bill also ensures Justice Thomas P. Aliotta remains in his current position for the remainder of his term. The law amends existing judiciary code and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4105) would allow licensed commuter vans in New York City to pick up passengers from the street in specific neighborhoods: Manhattan Community District 2, Queens Community District 12, and several Brooklyn districts (5, 9, 16, 17, and 18). Currently, such vans can only accept prearranged rides, but this bill creates a limited program permitting street hails in those areas while banning pickups at airports. The city commission must report annually on the program's impact and effects by February 1, 2028, and thereafter. It directly affects licensed commuter van operators in those designated zones.
Provides for the registration and regulation of pet groomers; establishes standards of care, training and testing; provides such applicant must be at least eighteen years of age.
Relates to repeat offenders of driving accidents; relates to driving while ability is impaired by drugs; relates to speedy trials and certain vehicular crimes.
Exempts mortgages of residential real property from taxation when property is purchased by owners receiving state or federal buyout of their prior residence destroyed in hurricane Sandy.
Relates to establishing a fine of $25,000 for knowingly transmitting misleading, inaccurate, or false caller identification information including but not limited to providing copied or incorrect telephone numbers; raises the maximum fine for other related violations.
