Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.
Prohibits creditors from enforcing a consumer debt incurred as a result of fraud, duress, intimidation, threat, force, identity theft, exploitation of the debtor's personal information or similar economic abuse perpetrated against a debtor; establishes a right of action by the debtor for relief against creditors for violations; makes related provisions.
Promotes efficient and effective oversight of continuing care retirement communities; transfers certain powers and duties from the continuing care retirement community council to the commissioner of health; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's credit history (including credit reports, scores, or self-disclosed credit details) when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It directly affects job applicants and license seekers who might otherwise face barriers due to their credit history. Key exceptions allow credit checks only for specific roles involving national security, law enforcement, financial responsibilities over $10,000, or access to trade secrets. The law applies broadly but exempts positions requiring security clearances, bonding, or fiduciary duties as defined in the bill. It does not prevent agencies from considering unpaid taxes or fines.
Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.
Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.
Enacts the "fostering affordability and integrity through reasonable (FAIR) business practices act", to expand the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices.
Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs provide insurance coverage in amounts equal to the financial responsibility requirements set forth in section three hundred eleven of the vehicle and traffic law; removes requirements relating to requiring additional insurance coverage.
Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated decision-making tools utilized by governmental agencies.
