Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.
This bill requires the New York State to provide every public and private school - including elementary, secondary, trade/vocational, college, and university - with at least one opioid and fentanyl overdose rescue kit at no cost. The kits must contain two doses of naloxone nasal spray, CPR equipment, and wireless technology that alerts first responders when opened and notifies of medication expiration. Schools may offer optional training for staff on using the kits, but participation is not mandatory. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with necessary rules to be implemented before that date.
This bill reduces the fee funeral directors and undertakers pay to use the electronic death registration system from $20 to $5 per burial or removal permit. It directly affects licensed funeral professionals who must pay this fee as part of their operational costs. The law explicitly states they cannot charge families any additional fee related to this payment, keeping the cost contained within their business expenses. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Provides free fentanyl test strips to individuals at specified distribution facilities; requires a public awareness campaign on the dangers of fentanyl and the provision of the test strips.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Charles F. Wanits posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. It recognizes his honorable service in the U.S. Air Force, including his work during the Vietnam War, and highlights his later career as a Quality Control Specialist where he invented a safety device for firearms. The resolution also notes that the award will be presented at a ceremony in Saratoga County in June 2026 and directs that a copy of the document be sent to his family.
This bill is a Senate resolution that posthumously commends Ralph R. Kring, a veteran from New York, for receiving the state's Liberty Medal. The document details Kring's extensive military service in the U.S. Army and New York National Guard, as well as his civilian career and community involvement. It formally recognizes his heroic acts and long-term dedication to his country and neighbors. Finally, the resolution instructs officials to send a copy of the document to Kring's family.
This bill updates the rules for New York's independent redistricting commission, ensuring that state legislative and congressional districts are redrawn every ten years based on the federal census. It establishes a strict timeline for the commission to submit a redistricting plan and the necessary implementing legislation to the legislature by mid-January following each census. If the legislature or governor rejects the commission's plan, the bill outlines specific procedures for the commission to submit a second plan or for individual legislative houses to create their own plans. Additionally, the bill modifies voting thresholds in the state legislature, requiring higher approval percentages when the leaders of the Assembly and Senate belong to different political parties. These changes aim to streamline the redistricting process and maintain a structured approach to updating district boundaries.
This bill requires elections for certain judges (outside New York City) and city officials to occur in even-numbered years, instead of odd-numbered years as currently permitted. It directly affects judicial officers like supreme court justices, county court judges, and city council members in most of New York State, excluding New York City. Key provisions include mandating that vacancies for these positions be filled at the next even-numbered year election (not sooner) and extending temporary appointments until the following December. New York City remains exempt, maintaining its current system of holding elections in odd-numbered years for its judicial and municipal offices. The bill aims to standardize election timing across most of the state while preserving NYC's existing schedule.
Authorizes the village of Southampton in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.
Authorizes the village of Quogue in the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.
Authorizes the village of East Hampton in the town of East Hampton, county of Suffolk to establish a demonstration program imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with posted maximum speed limits.
This bill requires rental car companies to remove all personal information (such as phone numbers or IDs) left in vehicles when customers return them. It directly affects rental businesses and their customers by mandating that companies actively clear personal data from returned vehicles. The key provision states that rental providers must delete such information upon receiving the vehicle, not just inform renters to do so. Rental companies may also use decals to remind renters to remove their own items before returning the car. The law aims to prevent data breaches from personal items accidentally left behind in rental vehicles.
