Asm. Gabriella Romero

Assemblymember Glick clarified that the bill is limited to traveling acts and prohibits only large cats, bears, non-human primates, kangaroos and wallabies. She emphasized the bill does not limit domesticated farm animals at county fairs or other events, and is targeted at protecting the public from dangerous incidents. Glick noted that 4-H activities and county fair displays of safe animals remain unaffected.

The bill ensures crime victims receive plain-language explanations of case dispositions rather than jargon-filled legal documents, allowing prosecutors discretion in delivery method to protect victim safety and save resources.

The bill modernizes the Attorney General's enforcement tools, codifies existing authority in line with federal practices, and improves efficiency by reducing bureaucratic delays. It protects whistleblowers, strengthens civil rights enforcement, and allows the AG to address systemic discrimination patterns.

Crime victims have a fundamental need to be kept informed about their cases. The bill requires the DA's office to mail final disposition notice to victims who miss court, ensuring they learn critical information such as sentencing, fines, incarceration, and Orders of Protection that affect their lives.

Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes explained that the bill addresses a critical issue for transplant patients, particularly those on Medicaid who are currently restricted to applying to only one transplant program. She noted that approximately 8,000 New Yorkers are on transplant wait lists, with roughly 400 expected to die before receiving a transplant. The bill allows patients to apply to multiple programs, improving access and quality of life by reducing dependence on dialysis.

The legislation regulates short-term rentals through a county opt-out system rather than a statewide registry, resulting from negotiations with the Executive and municipal associations. The change encourages county participation while preserving their ability to choose not to create a registration system. The bill provides for statewide collection of sales tax on short-term rental units.