Requires the division of housing and community renewal to calculate the period of rent reduction due to diminution of services from the date of actual diminution of the services.
Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.
Strengthens protections for patients regarding sexual misconduct by medical providers; requires medical expert consultants involved in investigations disclose conflicts of interest and to not be under investigation, on warning, or on probation; requires a zero-tolerance policy to be adopted and training to be provided on sexual misconduct by the board for professional misconduct; includes provisions related to the right to have a chaperone; includes sexual misconduct in the definition of professional misconduct.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes a specific rule in the state's judiciary law that previously allowed lawyers with offices in the state to live in a neighboring state. By repealing Section 470, the legislation ends this exception, meaning attorneys must now reside within the state to maintain their local practice. The change applies immediately to all lawyers currently relying on this provision and affects anyone seeking to establish a legal office in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates legal definitions within New York's public authorities laws to include stormwater as part of the definition of sewage. It directly affects water, sewer, and combined water and sewer authorities by requiring them to treat stormwater runoff the same way they treat human and animal waste. The legislation provides a clear definition of stormwater as rain or meltwater that cannot be absorbed by the ground. By making this change, the bill ensures that these authorities can regulate and manage stormwater under existing sewage management rules.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the International Cricket Council for hosting the India versus Pakistan match during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on June 9, 2024. The bill recognizes the event held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium as a significant moment in the sport's history and highlights the global popularity of the rivalry between the two teams. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization's efforts to promote cricket and does not alter any laws or policies.
Provides that cities having a population in excess of one million shall not supersede state provisions relating to the state law prohibition on individuals standing or parking a vehicle within twenty feet of a cross walk at an intersection.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers and licensing agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making hiring, employment, or licensing decisions. It defines consumer credit history to include credit reports, credit scores, and details about payment history or debts obtained directly from the individual. While the law generally bans this practice, it includes specific exceptions for roles requiring high levels of public trust, such as peace officers, positions involving access to trade secrets or national security, and jobs with significant financial authority. The legislation also ensures that existing local laws offering greater protection to employees remain valid and requires the Division of Human Rights to report on how these exemptions are used within two years.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies to cover the cost of pasteurized donor human milk for specific infants who cannot breastfeed due to medical conditions or low birth weight. It removes the previous restriction that limited this coverage to hospital settings, allowing insurance to pay for the milk when used outside of inpatient care as well. The coverage applies to infants weighing less than 1,500 grams or those at high risk for a serious intestinal condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, provided a doctor has ordered the milk. The law mandates that these policies may also include necessary medical fortifiers to support the infant's nutrition.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor these individuals and instructs officials to send copies of the resolution to each inductee. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the service of the listed veterans.
