Sen. Liz Krueger

Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Enacts the "New York gift certificate scam prevention act" to require certain sale, security and record-keeping requirements for gift certificates by sellers of gift certificates.

Requires that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8595) clarifies how courts calculate the total debt in residential foreclosure cases. It requires court-appointed referees to itemize all amounts owed - like unpaid principal, interest, taxes, fees, and court costs - as of the judgment date, using only documented evidence submitted by the lender. It also sets the property auction date as the standard valuation date for calculating deficiency judgments or surplus funds, unless a court orders a different date for good cause. The law directly affects homeowners facing foreclosure and lenders seeking to recover debts, ensuring clearer, more standardized calculations in these proceedings.

Relates to the purchase of claims by corporations or collection agencies; relates to the inference of an assignee's intent and purpose in taking an assignment of a claim against an obligor that is not an eligible obligor.

Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.

Prohibits members of the military or armed government presence at polls from interfering with elections; provides for civil enforcement of such prohibitions.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Michael N. Gianaris as he receives the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The bill formally recognizes his decades of public service, highlighting his legislative achievements in areas such as tenant rights, criminal justice reform, and election access. It expresses the Senate's gratitude for his contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him as a token of appreciation.

Provides for securities fraud whistleblower incentives and protections; defines terms; grants whistleblower awards for one or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the attorney general that was the basis for a successful covered enforcement action; protects whistleblowers from retaliation; authorizes the attorney general to adopt any necessary rules and regulations; makes related provisions.

Requires the display of certain labels and warnings on gas stoves sold, displayed for sale, or offered for sale at retail to a consumer in this state; authorizes the department of state to adopt regulations regarding the placement and format of such labels; provides for penalties; authorizes the attorney general to enforce such provisions.