Requires that any disposition of land or buildings by the New York City Housing Authority be subject to and comply with the provisions of New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.
Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.
Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to prohibit the sale of single use plastic water bottles in state parks managed by such office.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public school districts in New York to develop age-appropriate curriculum about the historical treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. Schools must incorporate this content into social studies or other suitable courses, with flexibility for district-specific needs and grade-level adjustments. The curriculum must be developed by the education commissioner in consultation with relevant agencies, focusing on historical context rather than current events. The requirement takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requires general hospitals and nursing homes to offer free notarial services to patients; requires an employee of such general hospital or nursing home who is a notary public to be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on business days.
Maddy summaryS 3939 requires every general hospital in New York to establish a community advisory board made up of local residents. The board must help hospitals create and update mission statements, review how well they serve community health needs (especially for underserved groups), and report annually on charity care and access to services. Hospitals must publicly share these reports on their websites and the state health department’s site. The bill also ensures board members cannot be state employees and are only reimbursed for expenses, not paid a salary.
Provides that the state liquor authority may, with the consent of the applicant, include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption of beer and liquor for the purpose of assuring that the licensed premises are operated in accordance with law and consistent with the public interest; provides that prior to including terms and conditions in a license, the authority shall consult with the applicant and any party entitled to receive notice of the application; provides that the terms and conditions shall be legally enforceable in the same manner as applicable provisions of this chapter or regulations of the authority.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from setting time limits for stays in homeless shelters and emergency congregate housing (shared facilities for over 96 hours). It directly affects homeless individuals and families using state-run or contracted shelters, requiring providers to allow continuous stays unless there's imminent danger or a voluntary move. The law mandates that residents maintain eligibility for temporary housing assistance under existing rules. It applies to all state and local agencies operating such facilities, with no exceptions for arbitrary time restrictions.
Requires SUNY and CUNY trustees to refrain from investing in and subsequently divest from stocks, debt or other securities of certain publicly traded fossil fuel companies.
