Establishes the crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask; makes such crimes a class B misdemeanor and a class A misdemeanor, respectively.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits the New York State Insurance Superintendent's authority to create or enforce suitability requirements for term life insurance policies (which have no cash value). It requires that suitability assessments for such policies only consider a consumer's age and annual income, prohibiting any additional factors. The bill nullifies existing regulations (like 11 NYCRR Part 224) that conflict with this rule, directly affecting insurance agents, companies selling term life insurance, and consumers purchasing these policies in New York. It aims to increase term life insurance availability by reducing regulatory barriers.
Relates to costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission; directs the public service commission to develop a formula to determine the average cost, on a per ratepayer basis, to comply with the provisions set forth in article seventy-five of the environmental conservation law; provides for a ratepayer protection tax credit; repeals certain provisions of the public service law relating to the assessment of costs and expenses of the department of public service and the public service commission.
Authorizes a study of the traffic conditions in the incorporated village of Cedarhurst and its immediate boundaries, thoroughfares, county and state roads.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7015) changes bail eligibility for defendants charged with crimes connected to street gangs or criminal enterprises. It adds a new provision requiring prosecutors to show "reasonable cause" that a defendant is associated with a gang (as defined in NYC law) or criminal enterprise (as defined in penal law) and that the offense relates to such activity. If proven, this makes the defendant ineligible for release on their own recognizance or under minimal conditions for any misdemeanor or felony offense. The bill directly affects individuals charged with crimes linked to organized gang activity, not all defendants. It modifies existing bail rules in New York's criminal procedure law to prioritize public safety concerns in these specific cases.
Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.
Adds to the definition of trespassing in the third degree, not having entered a lease or license for such building or real property with the rightful owner, enters or remains in such building or upon such real property or otherwise occupies such building or real property without title, right, permission of the rightful owner, or payment of rent accepted by the rightful owner.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 250) expands New York's animal cruelty law to include wildlife animals under its protections. It amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to specifically list "wildlife" (as defined in environmental law) alongside companion animals in the aggravated cruelty provisions, making it a crime to intentionally kill or cause serious injury to wildlife without justification. The law explicitly exempts lawful activities like hunting, trapping, fishing, pest management, and scientific research conducted under approved regulations. This change directly affects wildlife by adding legal protections against intentional harm, while maintaining existing exemptions for authorized activities.
Maddy summaryS 7379 would classify kratom (mitragyna speciosa korth) as a Schedule I controlled substance under New York State law, making it illegal to possess, sell, or distribute without authorization. This directly affects New Yorkers who use or sell kratom, as it would become subject to the state's strictest drug control regulations. The bill amends the public health law by adding a specific definition of "kratom" to Schedule I, which lists substances with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary regulations to be implemented by that date.
Relates to the regulation of social media companies and social media platforms; provides for age requirements for the use of social media and parental consent; prohibits certain data collection from social media accounts; limits the hours a minor can have access to social media; establishes penalties for violations.
