Sen. Jose Serrano

Maddy summaryThis bill requires a 75% transfer fee on the first sale or dissolution of Mitchell-Lama rental projects or mutual companies, paid by sellers after 20 years of occupancy. The fee applies to owners selling or dissolving these housing developments and funds a dedicated New York City/State housing fund. Proceeds must subsidize existing Mitchell-Lama projects, convert properties to limited-profit mutual companies with 99-year leases, fund zero-interest repair loans, and support other affordable housing developments. It directly affects owners of older Mitchell-Lama housing seeking to sell or dissolve their properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 562) prohibits hunting facilities from charging fees to shoot non-native big game mammals that are confined in areas with no escape route - such as tied, staked, or fenced enclosures. It directly affects hunting facilities that operate "canned hunting" setups where animals cannot flee, banning fee-based hunting using firearms or spears in these confined settings. Key provisions define "shooting" (firearms/bows) and "spearing" (harpoons/pikes), and clarify that "fee" includes payments for lodging, meals, or other services. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, aiming to prevent exploitation of confined animals for recreational hunting.

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how "floor area" is measured for residential buildings under New York's Multiple Dwelling Law. It specifies that spaces with higher ceilings (e.g., over 12 feet) count multiple times toward total floor area, while excluding cellars, low attics, mechanical equipment spaces (except as noted), and outdoor features like balconies. Developers, building inspectors, and property owners using these measurements for compliance will be directly affected. The changes focus solely on standardizing calculation rules, not altering building requirements or regulations.

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Relates to the regulation of street vendors in cities with a population of one million or more by authorizing such cities to adopt a program to regulate street vendors; requires street vendors to obtain a permit; provides for penalties for failure to comply with such regulations.

Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.

Establishes a five-year window for any entity participating in the New York state supportive housing program (NYSSHP) in good standing with such program to participate in a request for proposal to increase their contract rates up to ESSHI levels.

Enacts the online revenues and expenditures transparency act to provide for the development of a single, searchable budget database website accessible to the public, at no cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5249) automatically grants Medicaid eligibility to workers participating in strikes or labor disputes, ensuring they maintain health coverage during the strike period. It directly affects striking employees who would otherwise lose Medicaid due to employment status, without requiring them to reapply. Key provisions include limiting coverage strictly to the duration of the strike, prohibiting the consideration of personal resources (like savings) when determining eligibility, and allowing temporary "presumptive eligibility" through health department processes. The bill requires the Health Commissioner to create implementing regulations for eligibility rules and covered services.