Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Creates a school resource officer working group to study appropriate standards and training for a person to serve as a school resource officer; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Provides that a person is guilty of criminal mischief in the third degree when such person intentionally damages property of another person to promote or suppress a political ideology, or otherwise as an expression of political ideology.
Requires the commissioner of labor to promulgate rules and regulations to authorize competent operators at least sixteen years of age to operate all amusement devices.
Requires affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant; provides that denial of such consent shall only be for good cause as determined by the court.
Limits the liability of a farm or "u-pick" operation for injuries incurred while a person was picking and buying agricultural products; expands the limited exemption of a property owner from liability to a property owner who makes their premises available to others for any recreational use and to include owners of underdeveloped and/or land used in agricultural production; enacts the "equine activity safety code act".
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State and New York City tax laws to adjust tax rates for small business income. It establishes tiered rates for businesses with "business income base" under $500,000, reducing rates from 6.5% (2026) to 4% (2027) and further to 2.5% (2028) for the base amount, with higher marginal rates for income above $400,000. It defines "small business" as sole proprietors with under $550,000 net income, or entities like LLCs/partnerships/S-corps with under $550,000 for farm businesses or $1.5 million for non-farm businesses. The changes apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and would affect sole proprietors, small partnerships, LLCs, and S-corporations meeting the income thresholds.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1556) adjusts New York State personal income tax thresholds to automatically rise with inflation starting in 2026. It requires the state tax commissioner to increase key tax amounts - like income tax brackets, standard deductions, and certain calculation thresholds - each year using the federal Chained Consumer Price Index (C-CPI-U). This change directly affects all New York residents who file personal income tax returns, preventing their tax burden from increasing solely due to inflation. The adjustments will be rounded to the nearest $50 increment and take effect immediately, though the first adjustment applies to the 2026 tax year.
Establishes the crime of failure to retreat when a person who is within twenty-five feet of a police officer or peace officer engaged in the performance of their duties and the police officer or peace officer orders such person to halt or retreat and the person fails to do so immediately; requires the posting of bail.
Enacts the "learning for work act"; establishes the youth apprenticeship program and the enhanced regents professional diploma; appropriates moneys therefor.
