The legal business world is one that moves fast. There are new trends, new ideas and new ways to help clients. As a result, it’s important for those in the legal profession to stay on top of their game at all times. One concept that is taking hold and growing in importance is law new. It’s a term that isn’t always easy to define, but it’s one that all attorneys should understand and make use of when possible.

New legislation (called bills) is enacted to address specific issues, update existing policies, or respond to changing circumstances. The process of creating a new law involves many steps, including drafting, committee review, floor debate and voting. This process is intended to allow elected representatives to fulfill their role in shaping public policy, reflecting the needs and priorities of their constituents and responding to changing circumstances. It also demonstrates accountability by allowing the public to directly influence government by participating in the legislative process through their elected officials.

Generally, bills that are passed by both houses of the legislature and signed by the Governor become laws. However, the Governor may choose to veto bills that are passed by both houses. In such cases, the bills would be returned to the house that first passed them, together with a statement explaining why the Governor’s office is disapproving of the bill. If the bill is not vetoed within 10 days, it becomes law automatically. If the Governor vetoes a bill, two-thirds of members of both houses can vote to override the veto and pass the bill into law.

This bill amends the City’s data breach notification laws to align them with requirements in New York State law. The bill would require City agencies that suffer a data breach involving private identifying information to notify affected persons and the Chief Privacy Officer. The bill also requires City agencies to promptly disclose a data breach to the Department of Consumer Affairs, and adds exceptions to certain disclosure requirements based on whether or not the affected individual is a NYC employee.

This bill amends City and State laws relating to the sale and use of force-fed products, open captioning in motion picture theaters, and automated employment decision tools. It also makes changes to penalty schedules for violations of the City’s laws and rules, and implements Local Laws 144 of 2021, 128 of 2022, and 150 of 2021. Read the rule.

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