Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.
Updates contingent fee rules for attorneys in claims or actions for medical, dental or podiatric malpractice; permits applications for enhanced fees; permits plaintiffs to waive contingent retainer limitations.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to conduct a study on food waste initiatives and to provide recommendations based on the study's findings.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to conduct a study on the number of children who are caregivers and how being a caregiver impacts their education.
Prohibits unfair residential real estate service agreements which are certain service agreements which are not to be performed within two years following the time such agreement is entered into.
Relates to protections for victims of real property theft, providing for a rebuttable presumption that a purchaser or incumbrancer has notice of fraud or fraudulent intent in certain circumstances.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery.