Permits any child who is at least fourteen years of age to have administered to themself, regardless of parental consent, certain immunizations required or recommended by law.
Repeals certain provisions relating to use tax exemptions for certain race horses; prevents nonresident race horse owners from avoiding use tax in certain situations.
Allows evidence of a defendant's prior crimes or acts to be admissible in a criminal case for certain purposes including as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, state of mind of the defendant, state of mind of the victim or other party, absence of mistake or accident, identity, modus operandi, or common scheme or plan; requires that the prosecution provide reasonable notice of the general nature of any such evidence it intends to introduce at trial.
Maddy summaryBill S 6761 changes how the area median income (AMI) is calculated for new affordable housing programs in New York City. For these programs, the AMI will be determined by using the lower figure between the AMI of the specific zip code where the program is located and the AMI of the broader region. This new calculation method will directly affect how eligibility and rent levels are set for future affordable housing projects within NYC.
Relates to accessibility requirements in certain procurement contracts; requires contracts that include information and communication technologies (ICTs) are accessible to people with disabilities; requires that the ability of a prospective contractor to meet such requirement be considered in making the contract award.
Maddy summaryThis bill protects electronic toll and transit records (such as E-Z Pass and MetroCard data) from public disclosure. It applies to state/local agencies and their contractors managing these systems. Records can only be shared with the account holder for their own use, for law enforcement with valid warrants or subpoenas, to resolve billing disputes (e.g., unpaid tolls), or for specific NYC student discount verification. Aggregate data not identifying individuals remains public, and the bill explicitly excludes public disclosure under freedom of information laws.
Relates to the issuance of driver's licenses and emergency medical personnel designation; allows the use of alternate forms of identification where an applicant for a driver's license does not have a social security number or Individual Tax Identification Number.
Grants immunity from liability and professional retaliation against a law enforcement employee who intervenes against police misconduct committed by another member of law enforcement.
Maddy summaryBill S 358 aims to expand eligibility for personal and home care services funded by Medicaid. It removes specific functional assessment criteria, which currently require individuals to need assistance with a certain number of daily living activities to qualify. This includes removing particular requirements for those with dementia or Alzheimer's diagnoses. The bill directly affects individuals seeking to receive in-home care services through the Medicaid program by making it easier to meet eligibility standards.
Provides the amount of compensation an attorney shall receive from representing a client which was assigned to the attorney through the bar association; makes related provisions.
