Requires a report on individuals who are the primary caregiver for an older adult, including the number of individuals who are primary caregivers for an older adult, the average age of a primary caregiver, the cost to an individual to provide care to an older adult, and the economic value and savings to the state of such individual's services.
Promotes consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale.
This bill (S 2459) repeals a specific voting rule for members of New York's State Authorities Control Board. It removes Section 51, Subdivision 6 of the Public Authorities Law, which previously governed how board members cast votes. The change directly affects the board's internal voting procedures but does not alter the board's authority or responsibilities. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on eliminating an existing voting provision.
Directs the commissioner of veterans' services to establish a registry of self-identifying service members, veterans and family members of such individuals who may have experienced exposure to a hazardous substance at a military installation and to establish and maintain a public information program in order to educate and inform service members, veterans, and their families.
Permits funds collected from the Oswego county occupancy tax to be used on making tourism related capital improvements; removes such tax on permanent residents.
Requires that procedures for placements on, and removals from, the list of persons self-excluded from gambling includes procedures that allow a person to submit requests electronically; requires such procedures to ensure parity between electronic and non-electronic requests with respect to record retention and transmission of requests to licensed gaming facilities and mobile sports wagering platforms.
This bill requires building owners in New York City to submit biannual certification (in January and July) proving cooling towers were inspected, tested, cleaned, and disinfected according to health rules. It mandates weekly microbial testing during use and requires immediate cleaning if unsafe levels are found. Owners face increased penalties: $2,500 for a first violation, $7,000 for repeat offenses, and up to $12,500 if violations cause serious injury or death. The law directly affects all commercial and residential building operators with cooling towers, focusing on preventing health risks from contaminated water systems.
Authorizes the commissioner of the office of mental health, and the office of addiction services and support to jointly establish a single set of licensing standards and requirements for the construction, operation, reporting and surveillance of integrated behavioral health services.
Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.
Requires every city or county social services district to provide a wearable or mobile phone-based panic button to each employee whose job responsibilities necessitate direct interaction with clients in a client's home.
This bill increases the maximum annual registration fee that local governments can charge mortgagees or their agents for registering residential mortgages in default, raising the cap from $75 to $300. It directly affects mortgage companies and their agents, who must pay this fee but cannot pass it on to borrowers in default. The key provision prohibits mortgagees from charging borrowers for the registration fee, ensuring the cost remains with the lender. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.
