Requires soccer programs, lacrosse programs, ice hockey programs, and field hockey programs to provide informational packets about concussions to parents and guardians of children participating in soccer programs; defines soccer programs, lacrosse programs, ice hockey programs, and field hockey programs.
This bill allows school districts to provide additional bus transportation for students in universal pre-K programs beyond what's already funded. Districts may offer this extra transportation equally to all pre-K children in similar circumstances within their boundaries, with the district covering the costs. Crucially, this transportation will not count toward state funding calculations for those students, meaning districts bear the full expense without receiving state aid for it. The policy applies starting with the 2027-2028 school year.
Provides for the creation of an ebony alert system to be activated on behalf of Black youth who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.
Provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles may contract with private companies or public entities to provide lists of driver's license and partial operating records maintained and collected by the department of motor vehicles.
Expedites the distributions of funds for the supervision and treatment services for juveniles program; requires that eligible municipalities receive the sum equivalent to at least their last approved supervision and treatment services for juveniles program plan.
Relates to physician charges for missed appointments by patients; bars physicians from charging fees if a patient arrives on time for appointment but was not seen; requires written policy about missed appointments be prominently posted in patient waiting room and included in bills mailed to patients.
This bill requires chain restaurants with 15+ locations in New York to display a specific sodium warning icon and text next to menu items exceeding 2,300mg of sodium (the daily recommended limit). The warning states: "Warning indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg)." Chain restaurants must report sodium content for menu items quarterly, and the state health department must develop the required icon within one year. Violations carry a $250 daily penalty per non-compliant location. The requirement applies to standard menu items, including combo meals, but exempts restaurants already using comparable sodium labels under other jurisdictions.
This bill increases monthly financial assistance for individuals and couples receiving enhanced residential care in New York. Effective January 1, 2025, eligible individuals will receive $1,768 per month (up from $1,637), while eligible couples will receive double that amount ($3,536 total). The change modifies Section 209 of the Social Services Law to adjust payment levels for this specific care program. It directly affects residents in certified residential care facilities who qualify for this benefit under current eligibility rules. The bill amends existing law to update payment amounts without altering eligibility criteria.
Requires electrocardiograms be provided by school health services to screen for heart conditions; requires electrocardiograms be conducted on students to screen for heart conditions in order to attend school.
This bill directs New York to apply to the federal government to adopt the Atlantic Time Zone, which is one hour ahead of the current Eastern Time Zone. It would amend state laws to update the legal reference from the 75th meridian (Eastern Time) to the 60th meridian (Atlantic Time), affecting all state and city of New York operations, including courts and public proceedings. The change would only take effect after federal approval of the application and if Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania also enact similar legislation. The bill does not alter current timekeeping but establishes the legal framework for a potential future time zone adjustment.
Provides benefits to Metro-North employees involved in or who witness a serious injury or fatality of another person in the course of an assigned duty.
Requires the department of health to develop a conspicuous warning sticker for the purpose of notifying firefighters that a residence contains a flammable oxygen delivery system.
