Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.
Provides immunity from prosecution for certain individuals engaged in prostitution who are victims of or witnesses to a crime and who report such crime or assist in the investigation or prosecution.
Requires the filing of additional transferor and contributor identification information in campaign receipt and expenditure statements for the receipt of amounts over one hundred dollars, including the full name, full residential address including any suite, floor, or apartment, occupation, employer and employer's full business address in the case of an individual, and the full name and address of any partnership, committee, association, corporation, labor organization or group of persons.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords to obtain a fire damage safety certificate before renting out properties that have suffered fire damage exceeding $1,000. Landlords must get this document from local authorities or an independent inspector only after the fire, confirming the unit is habitable and meets building codes. The law also mandates that landlords provide a copy of this certificate to tenants before signing a lease and declares any agreements trying to bypass these rules as invalid.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to rename the state's supreme court to the superior court and the court of appeals to the supreme court. The changes are made through amendments to the state constitution that update references to these courts in sections regarding judicial review, the unified court system, and the composition of the highest appellate court. By altering these constitutional titles, the legislation ensures that all legal documents and procedures consistently refer to the courts by their new names without changing their powers or functions. The bill requires approval from both the Assembly and the Senate to become effective.
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.
Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from discriminating against individuals because they are caregivers for family members with disabilities or older adults. It expands legal protections to include a broad definition of "caregiver" covering those who provide daily care or supervision for children under 18 or covered family members aged 65 and older, regardless of whether the care recipient lives in the caregiver's home. The legislation also clarifies that "reasonable accommodation" for caregivers includes flexible schedules, remote work options, and time off for appointments, provided these changes do not cause an undue hardship to the business. By adding "status as a caregiver" to the list of protected characteristics, the bill ensures that people cannot be fired, denied hiring, or treated unfairly in employment settings due to their caregiving responsibilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Dyslexia Diagnosis Access Act, requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive neuropsychological exams for diagnosing dyslexia. It specifically affects individuals suspected of having dyslexia and their insurance providers by mandating that plans offering physician or major medical coverage include these tests. The legislation sets a maximum limit on the amount insurance companies must pay for these exams, which can currently cost over $6,000 and are often not covered. The law applies to all insurance policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after its effective date, aiming to make diagnostic testing more accessible for families.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits corporations from making certain types of financial contributions to candidates and political committees, with the exception of those made in the regular course of a lender's business. It specifically bans loans, loan guarantees, and other securities from corporations unless they are political committees themselves or the funds are used for non-candidate expenditures. Additionally, the bill requires that any loans made to candidates or committees by individuals or groups must be repaid by the date of the primary, special, or general election, or they will be treated as direct contributions. Public utilities are also restricted from using revenues earned from providing public services within the state for political contributions unless those costs are charged to shareholders. These rules apply to all nominations and elections but do not affect independent expenditure committees or non-candidate spending.
