This bill removes the requirement that a person must be able to read and write English to serve as a fiduciary in court proceedings. It directly affects individuals who are non-English speakers and wish to act as legal representatives for estates or other financial matters. The key change is that courts will no longer have the discretion to disqualify someone solely based on their inability to read and write English, while still allowing disqualification for individuals convicted of felonies involving financial misconduct. This policy adjustment aims to broaden eligibility for fiduciary roles without altering the existing restrictions related to criminal convictions.
Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Requires acupuncturists registered with the state to complete 45 hours of mandatory continuing education requirements every registration period; specifies acceptable courses of continuing education; provides exceptions.
Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.
Prohibits utility corporations and municipalities from increasing a bill previously rendered to a small non-residential customer after twelve months from the date service was provided; provides limited exceptions to such prohibition; requires the utility corporation or municipality to provide notice regarding the late billing.
Directs the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program and analyze such report showing trends and cumulative impact, as well as notify other relevant agencies if contamination has exceeded EPA standards for maximum amounts of contamination allowed in drinking water or food.
This bill requires employers of domestic workers to provide paid sick leave, directly affecting household workers like nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers. It mandates that employers with 5-99 workers (including those hiring domestic workers) provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually per employee, while larger employers (100+ workers) must offer 56 hours. Small employers (4 or fewer workers) must provide 40 hours of *unpaid* sick leave unless they earned over $1 million in the previous year, in which case it becomes paid. The law applies to all domestic workers as defined by existing labor law, with no exemption for household employers.
Preserves the ability to appeal a violation of a defendant's right to make a statement personally at sentencing notwithstanding a defendant signed an otherwise valid waiver of appeal.
Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.
This bill requires most health insurance policies in New York to cover diabetes and prediabetes screening at no cost to the patient. It applies to policies covering physician services or major medical coverage, mandating that insurers include screening per national evidence-based guidelines without deductibles, copays, or other cost-sharing. The law affects health insurance companies and their policyholders who need preventive diabetes screening. Coverage must be provided free of charge for all qualifying policies issued or renewed after the effective date.
Bill A 8130 authorizes sellers of petroleum products, including home heating fuel oil, to issue delivery tickets electronically. It allows customers to choose to receive required delivery information, such as quantities and pricing, on a cellular phone, computer, or other personal electronic device. This electronic option is available when the delivery system has the capability to issue such receipts, and it can be provided in lieu of or in addition to a traditional hard copy document. The bill amends existing law that currently requires mechanically prepared metered documents for these deliveries.
S 363, the "New York junk fee prevention act," requires businesses selling goods or services in New York to clearly disclose the total price - including all mandatory fees - before a purchase. It defines "mandatory fees" as unexpected charges consumers can't reasonably avoid (like default add-ons), excluding taxes, delivery costs based on consumer choice, or certain financial fees. Businesses must display total prices prominently in ads and at checkout, avoiding misleading fine print. Violations can trigger penalties up to $1,000 per intentional violation, with enforcement by the attorney general or affected consumers. The law exempts businesses already complying with federal broadband or cable disclosure rules, and certain financial service disclosures.
