Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery.
Maddy summaryBill S 7577 prohibits certain requirements in contracts between health insurers, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and healthcare providers. It prevents contracts from requiring insurers to include all members of a provider group in their networks, place them in the same network tier, or include them in all products. The bill also bans "most-favored-nation" clauses and prevents contracts from limiting the disclosure of service fees or allowed amounts to insured individuals. These provisions aim to affect how provider networks are structured and how pricing information is shared, with compliance beginning January 1, 2026.
Enacts the "deed theft: proof of sale price act" requiring a statement of the full sales price of real property being conveyed and proof of such sales price to be submitted to the recording officer in order for such officer to record or accept for recording the conveyance of real property.
Requires that public schools provide instruction on climate change, including but not limited to identifying the causes and impacts of climate change on individuals, environments and communities, and learning to evaluate solutions.
Establishes graduate tuition assistance program awards; sets amounts of such awards; provides for restrictions on such awards; makes related provisions.
Relates to certain prostitution offenses and fines relating thereto; relates to motions to vacate judgment and motions for new sentencing; relates to investigation into acts alleged to be the unauthorized practice of massage therapy by potential victims of human trafficking; prohibits the possession of reproductive or sexual health devices from being permitted in specified criminal or civil proceedings as evidence of prostitution; relates to services for exploited individuals, services for victims of human trafficking and the interagency task force on human trafficking; establishes the victims of sexual exploitation fund; makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to prostitution, prostitution in a school zone, defense against patronizing a person for prostitution and a motion to dismiss information, simplified information, prosecutor's information or misdemeanor complaint.
Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the "Access to Home for Heroes Program" to provide grants for modifying homes to make them accessible for disabled veterans in New York. It directly affects disabled veterans certified by the VA or DoD (with income under 120% of area median income) whose primary residence needs adaptations. Key provisions include: grants up to $500,000 per project for home modifications, requiring eligible nonprofit applicants to submit detailed plans, and limiting municipal funding to 50% of annual allocations. The program must be completed within three years (extendable by two years), with up to 7.5% of funds allowed for administrative costs.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows consumers who paid unfairly high milk prices due to price gouging to sue retailers or producers directly. It permits recovery of up to three times their actual losses plus attorney fees. The law does not affect existing consumer rights under other laws or statutes. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryS 6512 creates a temporary commission to study the effects of closing long-term care facilities on residents (including health disruptions and community loss) and families (such as relocation challenges and document transfers). The commission will also assess current closure laws, placement availability for those needing skilled nursing care or dementia support, and evaluate the feasibility of local relocations. It must submit recommendations for new regulations or legislation within one year to improve closure processes and protect residents, with 11 members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. The commission will not receive compensation and may hold hearings to gather input from stakeholders.
