Requires the commissioner of general services to ensure clean, safe drinking water is available in easily accessible locations for all public employees in state office buildings.
Requires public and not-for-profit libraries to implement risk evaluations and determinations, workplace trainings, and other measures for the prevention of workplace violence.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Sovereign Debt Stability Act," creates a voluntary legal process for countries or subnational regions (like provinces) with unsustainable debt to restructure payments under New York law. It allows debtor states to file a petition with New York, choose between two restructuring pathways (standard process or an alternative option), and engage creditors through a court-supervised plan. The key mechanism requires debtor states to notify creditors and follow specific steps for debt reconciliation, financing, and dispute resolution, aiming to reduce financial risks to New York as a global financial hub. It does not directly affect U.S. states or municipalities but targets international debtors whose obligations are governed by New York law.
Waives the state's sovereign immunity in state and federal courts with regard to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.
Establishes the downstate New York power authority to own and operate electricity service and acquire the distribution facilities formerly owned by any downstate utility corporation.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York state agencies to be sued for violating specific federal civil rights laws, such as the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and anti-discrimination laws in education and healthcare. It waives New York's legal protection (sovereign immunity) under the U.S. Constitution, enabling individuals harmed by such violations to seek compensation in state court. Key provisions require state agencies to pay damages for financial losses, emotional harm, and attorney fees (minimum $4,000 per violation), plus court-ordered remedies like injunctions. The law directly affects state agencies and victims of civil rights violations, making existing federal protections enforceable through New York courts.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary commission to study whether 12 SUNY community colleges should join the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which provides financial and academic support to disadvantaged students. The commission will evaluate how EOP participation affects transfer students from these colleges who seek support at four-year schools. It must report recommendations to state leaders within one year, with no direct policy changes enacted by the bill itself. The focus is on assessing current eligibility barriers for students at the 12 non-participating community colleges.
Relates to securing payment of wages for work already performed; creates a lien remedy for all employees; provides grounds for attachment; relates to procedures where employees may hold shareholders of non-publicly traded corporations personally liable for wage theft; relates to rights for victims of wage theft to hold the ten members with the largest ownership interests in a company personally liable for wage theft.
Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program to create professional credentials for direct support professionals (DSPs) who assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in New York. It directly affects DSPs working in state-operated facilities and licensed non-profit providers, with participants selected across the state to address regional workforce needs. Key mechanisms include developing a credentialing/education program using existing standards, implementing comprehensive training (including online options and mentorships), and creating an advisory council with diverse representation (DSPs, providers, self-advocates, and regional experts) to guide implementation and seek federal approval. The program requires a 2028 report evaluating recruitment, retention, credentialing rates, and quality improvements to inform future statewide adoption.
