Enhances the ability of the department of health to investigate, discipline, and monitor licensed physicians, physician assistants, and specialist assistants.
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health, owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of buildings to take actions to prevent and control waterborne pathogens including legionella from source-to-tap.
Relates to adaptive aquatic safety services for individuals with disabilities; directs the commissioner of health to evaluate and seek approval for the inclusion of adaptive aquatic safety services as an available service component under applicable Medicaid home and community-based services authorities; relates to adaptive aquatic accessibility at state-funded public aquatic facilities; directs the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring lifeguard certification and recertification courses to include instruction concerning aquatic safety for individuals with disabilities; authorizes school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to incorporate adaptive aquatic safety goals into individualized education programs where appropriate to address certain skills.
This bill authorizes the Town of Huntington to transfer a specific 1.65-acre parcel of parkland (located in Halesite, Suffolk County) to the Huntington African American Museum. The museum will use the land for exhibits and events, while the town must dedicate funds equal to the land's fair market value toward new parkland or improvements to existing parks. The transfer requires the town's governing body approval and includes conditions for federal funding compliance if applicable. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.
Requires public schools to follow seizure action plans developed by health care providers of students diagnosed with a seizure disorder; requires schools to provide seizure awareness training to certain employees on the recognition of signs and symptoms of a seizure and the appropriate steps to be taken to respond to such symptoms.
This bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 306 in Ramapo, Rockland County, as the Chief Hugh (Chaim) Jacobson Memorial Highway to honor him. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install signs identifying the road with this dedication while explicitly stating that the official street name will not change. This measure is intended as a ceremonial tribute rather than a functional rebranding to ensure there is no confusion for drivers or disruption to commerce.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends 10-year-old Richard Duncan for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The measure recognizes Duncan's heroic actions on May 17, 2026, when he noticed a neighbor's house on fire and immediately called the fire department, leading to the rescue of two people inside. By passing this resolution, the New York State Senate acknowledges Duncan's quick thinking and compassion, which exemplify the qualities the Liberty Medal is designed to honor. The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Duncan to officially record this recognition.
This bill is a Senate resolution that posthumously honors Private First Class Alan Grant Blass by recognizing him as a recipient of the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal. The document formally acknowledges his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and details his heroic death in 1964 while operating heavy machinery in South Korea. It also notes that a ceremony will be held in July 2026 to celebrate his life and awards, and it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Aimal Zafari, a New York resident and former Afghan cultural advisor, for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The document highlights his service as a translator who supported U.S. military missions in Afghanistan, noting his receipt of multiple awards and his subsequent severe injuries sustained while on duty. It also acknowledges his recent naturalization as a U.S. citizen and expresses gratitude for his contributions to national security and stability. The resolution serves as an official recognition of his heroism and sacrifice rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Senate resolution formally commends Natechia Campbell-Moss and her son Jovani Moss for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The bill recognizes their heroic actions on March 31, 2026, when they helped rescue a neighbor from a burning home in Suffolk County. Jovani Moss alerted emergency services and waited for responders to arrive, while his mother, Natechia, forced entry into the house to evacuate the homeowner and her pet. The resolution highlights their bravery and community service as an example of citizenship worthy of the state's highest individual honor. Copies of the resolution will be sent to both recipients to acknowledge their achievement.
This Senate resolution posthumously commends Revere A. Grant for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. The measure recognizes Grant's heroic service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his subsequent decades of community involvement in Saratoga County. It directs the Senate to pause its proceedings to formally acknowledge his contributions and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to his family.
Authorizes Ulster county to establish a property tax offset by means of a resident income tax surcharge; requires the Ulster county legislature to adopt a local law prior to imposing such surcharge.
