Sen. Andrew Lanza

Relates to owner liability for failure of operators to comply with toll collection regulations; requires public authorities to send a notice to owners upon incurring an obligation to pay a toll; provides for the adjudication of such liability and defenses to an allegation of liability; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Prohibits the placement of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers within 250 feet of a business or residence in cities with a population of one million or more without the owner's consent; requires community board approval and the completion of a city environmental quality review before the placement of any 5G tower can be approved.

Limits who may bring a private right of action for identifying a victim of a sex offense; only brought by the victim where the information has not otherwise been publicly disclosed.

Removes the tax exempt status of not-for-profit corporations for convictions of criminal facilitation of the organization or its officers, members or employees.

Increases the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority from sixteen to seventeen members; provides for the appointment for one member from each of New York City's boroughs on the written recommendation of the mayor of New York City.

Prohibits mandatory immunization against the coronavirus; prohibits requiring immunization for attendance at school or day care, transportation, travel, entering public buildings, employment, nursing home residency or receiving government services; provides that no proof of vaccine shall be required or used; prohibits incentive for administering or receiving vaccination.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5911) raises penalties for riot-related offenses by reclassifying them as felonies. It upgrades "riot in the first degree" to a class D felony, "riot in the second degree" and "inciting to riot" to class E felonies (previously misdemeanors). The bill also adds new provisions linking riot offenses to other charges, such as arson committed during a riot or possessing a firearm while engaging in riot-related conduct. These changes directly affect individuals convicted of riot-related crimes, increasing potential prison sentences and criminal penalties. The bill focuses on adjusting existing legal classifications without creating new offenses.

Creates the teen driver safety commission consisting of 12 members; requires the commission to study, examine and review the issue of teen driver safety; requires the commission to report its findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency medical personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats during emergencies, such as injuries or accidents. It shields these responders from legal liability (except in cases of gross negligence) for providing care like managing airways, controlling bleeding, or immobilizing fractures - procedures similar to those used for humans. The bill also protects veterinarians who train responders in these techniques and requires the state education commissioner to create rules for this practice. Emergency personnel must consult a veterinarian when possible while treating animals, but the care must occur before the animal is transferred to a vet.

Relates to waiving all additional fees associated with the issuance of an enhanced driver's license if such license is required within thirty days of the issuance or reissuance of a standard driver's license.