Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Maddy summaryThis bill requires organizations that have records exempt from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to renew their exemptions every three years by submitting a written request to the state agency holding the records. Entities must specify which records they seek to keep confidential, provide reasons for the exemption, and apply for renewal at least 60 days before the current exemption expires; failure to renew results in the exemption lapsing. The law establishes procedures for agencies to review renewal requests and for entities to appeal denials, ensuring exemptions remain time-limited and subject to periodic review.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7468) expands the jurisdiction for small claims court creditors to obtain information subpoenas. It allows small claims judgment creditors (people who won court cases but haven't been paid) to request subpoenas that can be served anywhere in New York State, rather than only within the county where the judgment was issued. The key provision requires small claims clerks to issue these subpoenas at nominal cost and provide assistance with preparation. This change gives creditors broader access to locate debtors' assets statewide without needing separate local court orders. The bill does not change the process for obtaining the subpoena itself, only where it can be legally served.

Prohibits agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; allows for a cause of action against employers who engage in such agreements.

Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.

Requires the New York city department of buildings to confirm that there are no tenants living at certain properties prior to approving or issuing permits for the demolition or the substantial alteration or renovation of such properties.

Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.

Prohibits pre-payment penalties for mortgages secured by real property owned in a cooperative form of ownership where over fifty percent of the units are shareholder occupied.

Prohibits the admissibility of evidence of a victim's sexual conduct, sexual predisposition, or manner of dress in civil actions or proceedings; provides limited exceptions.

Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.

Requires the school district of location shall annually provide written notice to all parents or persons in parental relation to students with disabilities attending nonpublic schools within their district regarding the process for requesting special education services; relates to the denial of services in a city having a population of one million or more for the 2024--2025 school year.