Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.
Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools except under certain circumstances off and away from the premises or on premises at least a half hour after the end of the school day.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.
Maddy summaryNew York State bill S 9094 bans the use, sale, distribution, and purchase of all pesticides containing paraquat dichloride or its chemical forms (identified by CAS numbers 4685-14-7, 1910-42-5, and 2074-50-2). The law directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and anyone using paraquat-based herbicides in New York. It takes effect January 1, 2027, prohibiting all paraquat products after this date. The bill cites scientific evidence linking paraquat exposure to increased risks of Parkinson's disease and certain cancers, following the EPA's ongoing review of the chemical.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2224) updates reporting requirements for lobbyists representing small nonprofits that lobby government. It sets different spending thresholds: nonprofits must report if they spend over $5,000 annually on lobbying (or $10,000 for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations starting in 2026). Key changes include requiring bi-monthly reports for lobbyists exceeding thresholds, setting $200 registration fees (waived if spending stays below thresholds), and adding semi-annual client reporting for organizations spending over these limits. The bill aims to clarify when small lobbying entities must file reports and pay fees.
Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.
Includes filing certain building permit applications containing false statements regarding tenant occupancy in the offense of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7881) grants Gabrielle Tessler, an employee of the New York City Board of Education, continued health coverage in retirement. It achieves this by exempting her from a specific local law and deeming her employment to have begun before April 27, 2010, solely for the purpose of determining her vesting for this coverage. The City of New York will be responsible for all associated costs related to this act.
Requires a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to providing that in the case of any application for gas service to a building which is not supplied with gas, a utility corporation or municipality shall be obligated to provide gas service to such building.
