Relates to certain provisions on elevator licensing and temporary elevator mechanics; relates to civil penalties for unlicensed mechanics; clarifies inspection provisions.
Enacts the "New York land-home property act"; relates to manufactured homes certificate of title and the conveyance and encumbrance of manufactured homes as real property.
Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games sliding sports competitions, Lake Placid 2026.
Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.
Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.
Maddy summaryBill S 7653 proposes to increase the civil penalties for employers found in violation of child labor laws. For a first violation, the maximum penalty would increase from $1,000 to $3,000. For a second violation, the penalty would range from $3,000 to $5,000, and for a third or subsequent violation, it would range from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill maintains that penalties are tripled if a violation leads to a minor's serious injury or death. These changes directly affect employers who do not comply with child labor regulations.
Maddy summaryBill S 3655 establishes a new 25-year retirement plan for firefighters employed by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. This plan allows eligible firefighters, including airport firefighters and training and safety officers, to retire after completing 25 years of creditable service. Upon retirement, these members would receive a retirement allowance equal to one-half of their final average salary. The bill specifies that creditable service includes time in their DMNA firefighter roles, service as a paid firefighter in other departments, and certain wartime service. Members have one year from the effective date to elect to join this new plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes special registration fees for snowmobiles manufactured more than 30 years ago in New York. Owners must pay either $125 annually (or $20 if they provide proof of membership in an approved snowmobile club affiliated with the New York State Snowmobile Association). The reduced $20 fee applies to members of clubs that maintain trails or are part of the state association, with the association helping individuals secure membership if needed. The bill also adds a $5 fee for vintage snowmobile registrations and requires a distinct "vintage" date tag for these vehicles. It directly affects owners of older snowmobiles seeking registration or renewal.
Expands the membership of the interagency task force on trafficking in persons to include the commissioner of the department of transportation, the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles and the executive director of the New York state thruway authority.
Prohibits discrimination against and harassment or bullying of students by other students on school property or at a school function; requires schools to investigate reports of bullying; requires schools to adopt a written, plain-language anti-bullying and harassment policy; requires school employees to report incidents of bullying or harassment.
