Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.
Relates to the regulation of social media companies and social media platforms; provides for age requirements for the use of social media and parental consent; prohibits certain data collection from social media accounts; limits the hours a minor can have access to social media; establishes penalties for violations.
Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.
Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts New York State residents who are veterans and at least 85 years old as of December 31 of the tax year from paying state income tax on their gross income, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. It directly affects qualifying veterans aged 85 or older who live in New York and meet the definition of "veteran" under New York's veterans' services law. The exemption applies regardless of whether the veteran's income is subject to federal income tax. The bill creates a new tax law provision (section 601(i)) that overrides other tax rules for this specific group.
Authorizes the sheriff of certain counties to appoint school resource officers to private elementary and secondary schools upon the request of such private school and the approval of the county legislative body.
Directs the office of fire prevention and control to conduct a study, which evaluates the minimum recommended qualifications to becoming a volunteer firefighter; requires such office to provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly within twelve months of the effective date of this act.
Enacts the "New York Business Emergency Relief Act"; directs the governor to use unallocated settlement funds reserved in the economic uncertainties, and any further settlement money received by the state or state surplus funds to pay the debt to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund.
Maddy summaryS 4427 creates a 25% tax credit for small businesses (those with fewer than 101 employees) that purchase qualified data breach insurance. This insurance must cover expenses related to data theft, loss, or unauthorized access, and businesses must comply with cybersecurity standards like the NIST framework or state-approved equivalents. The bill requires insurance premiums to be separately itemized in contracts and limits the credit to premiums paid in ordinary business operations. It applies to taxable years beginning after the law takes effect and expires after five years.
Provides a tax credit for utility bill payments made in taxable years 2025 and 2026 based on the difference of the average monthly utility bill payment in the year in which the credit is claimed and the average monthly utility bill payment in the preceding three taxable years; establishes a moratorium on certain utility bill surcharges until April 1, 2026; provides for the repeal of such moratorium upon expiration thereof.
