Relates to school climate and codes of conduct on school property and disciplinary action following violation of such codes of conduct; makes conforming amendments.
Maddy summaryThis bill, the "No Right Time Act" (S 1810), prohibits employers from punishing employees for delaying reports of workplace sexual harassment. It directly affects employees who experience harassment and their employers by banning discrimination for late reporting or filing. The key provision extends the time limit for filing sexual harassment claims to three years after either reporting to the employer or leaving the job, whichever comes later. This replaces the standard statute of limitations with a clearer, employee-friendly timeline for pursuing legal action.
Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays, with dates established by religious law and tradition; allows for school districts and municipalities with a population of less than fifty thousand to opt into the recognition of such holidays.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits mobile sports betting operators (like DraftKings or FanDuel) from sending push notifications or text messages that solicit wagers or deposits, even when the betting app is closed. It directly affects these operators by banning unsolicited notifications that could trigger impulsive betting. The key provision requires operators to stop sending automatic alerts prompting users to engage with betting platforms, aiming to reduce constant exposure that risks addiction. The law applies statewide to all mobile sports wagering platforms operating in New York, effective immediately upon enactment.
Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.
Maddy summaryThis bill permits voters to take photographs of themselves and their own ballot at any voting stage (including in privacy booths or at ballot scanners), provided the photos don't include other voters or reveal others' ballots. It directly affects all voters by expanding their ability to document their voting experience on social media. The key provision explicitly prohibits soliciting others to show ballots or forcing someone to photograph their ballot (a new misdemeanor offense). The law amends election code to clarify these rights and restrictions without altering voting procedures. It takes immediate effect upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new light fixtures installed on state parks, parkways, and other lands under the office's jurisdiction to include solar panels. It applies to new installations only, with exceptions for fixtures with historic design or locations receiving inadequate sunlight (such as tunnels or underpasses). The law takes effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects state park and recreation facilities managed by the office.
Maddy summaryBill S 7617, known as the "Safer Consumption Services Act," allows the Department of Health to approve entities to establish overdose prevention center programs. These programs provide hygienic spaces for individuals to consume preobtained drugs, staffed by healthcare professionals or trained personnel. They offer sterile supplies, overdose prevention education, administer first aid, and provide referrals to substance use disorder treatment and other services. The bill grants immunity from criminal, civil, or administrative penalties to participants, program staff, and property owners solely for their good faith involvement in an approved program.
Enacts the "ensuring access to behavioral health act"; includes mental health services, substance use disorder treatment services and recovery support services to network adequacy requirements for insurance coverage.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's penal law to change how "second felony drug offenders" are defined. It removes an exclusion that previously prevented violent felony convictions from counting toward second-offense status (now including violent felonies defined in penal law section 70.02). It also repeals an outdated subdivision (section 70.70, subdivision 4) related to these offenses. The changes directly affect individuals convicted of a drug felony who have prior felony convictions, including violent felonies, potentially leading to enhanced penalties. The bill takes effect immediately for cases sentenced on or after the effective date.
