Enables prosecutors to access orders of protection issued in association with sealed prior domestic violence cases if the offender commits a new domestic violence offense.
Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by employees or students on private, religious or denominational school property or at a school function; provides immunity from civil liability for a person making a good faith report of discrimination, harassment or bullying to authorities.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the harvesting of horseshoe crabs in New York waters for commercial use or biomedical applications, such as blood collection. It allows exceptions only for bona fide scientific research or educational purposes at public or non-profit institutions. The law takes effect on January 1, 2025, and removes the state's ability to issue permits for taking these crabs while maintaining protections for other crab species.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers from making it a requirement for hiring or keeping a job that an employee gives up their legal rights to file claims or receive benefits under state or federal laws. It specifically bans conditions where workers must waive, agree to arbitrate, or reduce any existing or future entitlements they would normally have. The law applies to all employers and employees but includes an exception for agreements reached through collective bargaining with labor unions. The changes will not take effect immediately but will begin ninety days after the bill officially becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to overturn arbitration decisions if the arbitrator ignored the law. It directly affects individuals and companies involved in legal disputes that are resolved through arbitration. The key change adds a specific reason for vacating an award, stating that a decision can be set aside if the arbitrator showed a clear disregard for legal rules. This provision is intended to provide a new ground for challenging arbitration outcomes without changing other existing rules. The bill would become effective 180 days after it is signed into law.
Relates to the conversion to condominium ownership for the preservation of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York; provides expanded homeownership opportunities from the conversion of certain residential rental buildings to condominium status by property owners that commit to preserve the inventory of expiring affordable housing in the city of New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government to publish financial disclosure statements for candidates running for statewide office or legislative seats on its website. The commission must make these documents available for public review within thirty days of receiving the initial filing or ten days after receiving any amendments. The law mandates that the information remain online for at least five years and prohibits deleting any content unless the commission specifically determines that certain details must be removed. Additionally, the bill expands the types of documents the commission must post online, including notices of delinquency, details of civil assessments, and terms of settlements. These changes take effect on January 1st of the year following the bill's enactment.
Directs the commissioner of health to establish guidelines for onsite opioid overdose response capacity in community centers; defines "community center".
Enacts the "beauty justice act"; provides for the regulation of ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics; prohibits the sale of personal care products and cosmetic products containing certain restricted products.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's social services law to place stricter limits on when the government can demand repayment from people who received too much assistance. It directly affects individuals who have been overpaid benefits and the state agencies responsible for collecting those funds. Key provisions include prohibiting recovery actions when the error was caused by the agency itself, setting a two-year time limit to start recovery cases, and capping interest rates on recovered debts. The legislation also introduces protections for minors, people in supplemental needs trusts, and those facing financial hardship, while requiring officials to provide detailed documentation before pursuing any claims.
