Enacts the New York deforestation-free procurement act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical or boreal intact forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains.
Sen. Michelle Hinchey
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Includes "deep fake" images created by digitization within the definition of unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image; establishes a private right of action for victims of dissemination or publication of a sexually explicit depiction of an individual.
Authorizes the city of Schenectady, county of Schenectady, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands for the purpose of relocating historic homes that are at a high risk of flooding.
Prohibits the development of any new major electric generating facilities that would be powered in whole or in part by any fossil fuel, unless the developer of such facility can demonstrate a need for such facility, and that there is no other reasonable method to satisfy such need.
Relates to the creation of a statewide residential rental registry providing information relating to rental units including the number and types of code violations issued by the appropriate enforcement agency, and the number of findings of harassment currently on record with the code enforcement agencies.
Directs the department of health to develop state food guidelines for foods purchased, served, and sold by state agencies, programs, and institutions and on state property.
Relates to the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics to include chemicals of concern which shall be provided on lists identified by the commissioner.
Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2022; provides such standard is intended to reduce carbon intensity from the on-road transportation sector by 20% by 2030, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
Enacts the New York textile act to accelerate the growth of the animal and plant fiber growing, processing, and textile manufacturing industry in New York.
Increases the timeline for completion and amount spent on emergency home repairs for low-moderate income senior citizens through the RESTORE program.