Sen. Cordell Cleare

Establishes a disability employment innovation fund; authorizes the issuance of "Classic NY" series license plates consisting of reissued historical license plate designs; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to identify, reserve, and auction certain license plate configurations that are determined to have elevated market value; directs proceeds of "Classic NY" series plates and any auctioned plates to be deposited into the disability employment innovation fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new urban renewal agency specifically for the Harlem neighborhood in New York City. The agency will be led by a board of seven to fifteen members, which must include the Manhattan borough president and other members appointed by that official. It will have the authority to carry out urban renewal projects in the area under existing state laws. The agency will begin operating immediately upon the bill's passage.

Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.

Provides for direct-pay tax abatement credits for solar electric generating systems and electric energy storage systems in connection with eligible buildings; provides such eligible properties shall include: 501(c)(3) corporations, associations, organizations or trusts and income-restricted affordable housing properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires food manufacturers to offer the same pricing terms for covered goods (like packaged groceries) to all retailers purchasing in similar volumes, preventing large chains from receiving preferential deals that disadvantage smaller stores. It specifically targets "dominant covered retailers" (e.g., national chains with over $18 billion in annual sales across 20+ states) and mandates that manufacturers provide anonymized pricing data to smaller retailers upon request within 14 days. The law directly affects small and independent grocery stores in New York, which often face higher prices due to the bargaining power of large retailers. Covered goods exclude gasoline, alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs. The bill aims to ensure fair competition and lower prices for all consumers by requiring uniform terms of sale.

Establishes the end predatory home flipping act; imposes a tax on the transfer of certain residential properties which are sold within two years of the prior conveyance of such property; exempts certain purchases of residential properties from mortgage recording taxes; imposes a tax on the transfer of certain properties in the city of New York which are sold for one million dollars or more.

Maddy summaryS 7547 requires appearance enhancement businesses, such as cosmetology establishments, to display posters about sexual and domestic violence awareness. The Department of State, in consultation with other offices, will create these posters, which will contain information on recognizing signs of violence and available resources, including hotlines and victim services. These posters will be provided to businesses at no cost and made available in the top ten non-English languages spoken in the state. Businesses must display an approved poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all customers, aiming to provide critical information to those who may be experiencing or witnessing such violence.

Establishes the statewide fibroid study program to study fibroids, the treatment of fibroids, potential barriers to the access of treatment for fibroids, and differences in symptoms and access to treatment for women of color.

Establishes the green affordable pre-electrification program to assist owners and tenants in residential properties in curing structural and building code defects which render the properties ineligible for improvements or projects relating to energy savings, green-house gas emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and resiliency project grants.

Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.