Sen. Chris Ryan

Provides that each school district, charter school, and board of cooperative educational services shall adopt and implement a written policy governing the use of humanoid robots in schools and that such policy shall prohibit the use of an artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robot in an instructional capacity; defines terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Oswego City School District to create an insurance reserve fund to help pay for specific insurance claims and legal judgments. Under this measure, the district can use money from the fund for losses related to risks where insurance is permitted under state law, provided the district does not already have a separate reserve for those same risks. The legislation specifically authorizes the Oswego district to establish this fund in compliance with existing education laws, while also listing other school districts that are already permitted to do so. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage.

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Voids agreements conditioning the right of a subcontractor's or material supplier's right to commence a lawsuit or arbitration proceeding for breach of contract or quantum meruit.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from displaying advertisements for kratom products within 1,500 feet of schools, or 500 feet in New York City. It applies to any business entity that places, maintains, or causes advertisements to appear on storefronts, exterior windows, or doors used for public entry. The law defines advertisements broadly to include words, pictures, symbols, or any visual content promoting kratom products. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The bill would take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).

Requires an employer to provide sick leave to an employee who telecommutes at the same rate and under the same conditions that an employee present at the employer's work site would accrue it.

Exempts the Cody Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. within the town of Granby, Oswego county, from the requirement that the percentage of non-resident fire department members not exceed forty-five percent of the membership.

Prohibits the sale of products that contain 7-hydroxymitragynine at a level that exceeds 2% of total alkaloids or one milligram per serving; establishes fines for the sale of such products.