Establishes the bystander protection act which increases the punishment for an offense when a member of the public is harmed, but the intended target is a public official.
Makes the theft of a package intentionally taken from a porch, driveway, doorway or other area adjacent to the residence of another following delivery of the package to such residence by the postal service or a commercial carrier a felony.
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats by permitting the court to withhold disclosure of names and other information if the court finds on the record that such witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence or threats.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special "guardians for schools" license plate for New York residents, who pay a $25 annual fee on top of regular registration. The fee funds the "guardians for schools fund," which must be used exclusively for school security improvements like security officers, metal detectors, and safety training. The fund is managed by state officials and cannot be diverted to general state spending. It takes effect 180 days after enactment, with initial plate production costs offset from the fund after one year.
Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.
Relates to mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment at summer day camps; includes college coaches, athletic directors, professors, graduate assistants and college presidents among those required to report such suspected abuse or maltreatment.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) companies to waive sovereign immunity for any legal claims against them in New York courts. It mandates that these railroads comply with key federal railroad laws, including the Railway Labor Act, Federal Employers Liability Act, and safety regulations. The waiver applies retroactively to all ongoing lawsuits involving these railroads. The bill directly affects employees who could pursue legal claims against Metro-North or LIRR under these federal protections.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New York City public school buildings and grounds from being used to house migrants, either permanently or temporarily. It requires school districts to establish a formal policy banning such use under New York State education law. The law directly affects NYC public schools and their operations, preventing the repurposing of school facilities for migrant housing. The policy takes effect immediately but is set to expire when the relevant education law section reverts, per the bill's language.
Directs the New York thruway authority to develop and implement a toll discount program waiving additional costs for tolls related to travel on the New York state thruway for certain individuals who do not maintain an E-Z Pass account.
