Relates to monies appropriated and received each year by the state as a portion of the negotiated percentage of the net drop from electronic gaming devices the state receives.
Enacts the menopause awareness improvement act; establishes a menopause education program; establishes course work or training in menopausal health; directs the commissioner of labor to conduct a study on the impact of menopause on the workforce.
Authorizes Bonnie E. Sullivan, the widow of Gerald J. Sullivan, to file an application with the New York state and local police and fire retirement system on behalf of such deceased member and deem such application as timely filed.
S 8339 (Hospital Visitation by Clergy) allows patients in hospitals to request visitation from a clergy member of their religious congregation, subject to four conditions: the patient (or legal representative) consents, the visit fits hospital capacity and unit policies, doesn't interfere with treatment, and poses no health/safety risk. It specifically permits one clergy member to visit alongside the hospital’s maximum visitor limit (for up to one hour), and allows immediate clergy access during life-threatening emergencies or end-of-life situations. The bill does not override hospital safety rules, restrict existing visitation policies in specialized units (like burn units), or require clergy to provide visitation. It directly affects patients seeking spiritual care and hospitals managing visitor policies.
Senate Bill S 7859 authorizes certain existing assisted living programs to add up to nine new beds through an expedited approval process. These additional beds must be dedicated to serving individuals who receive medical assistance. To be eligible, programs must be in good standing with the Department of Health and comply with state and local requirements. The bill sets specific application periods for providers licensed by various dates up to April 1, 2024, and mandates that the Commissioner of Health certify additional beds within 90 days of receiving a satisfactory application.
This bill adds Stewart International Airport to the list of locations covered by New York's airport minimum wage law. It directly affects workers performing airline catering work at Stewart International Airport, ensuring they receive the same minimum wage rates as workers at JFK and LaGuardia airports. The law amendment explicitly includes Stewart in the definition of "covered airport location" within the labor law. This change applies immediately upon enactment to expand wage protections for these specific workers.
This bill (S 290) commemorates Trooper Edward J. Sweeney by designating a specific bridge on the Meadowbrook State Parkway at the M10 exit/Loop Parkway overpass in Hempstead, Nassau County, as "Trooper Edward J. Sweeney Bridge." It is purely ceremonial - Section 2 explicitly states the official highway name will not change, and signs will only be installed for commemorative purposes without disrupting traffic or commerce. The bill does not alter road maintenance, funding, or operational policies, and directly affects the location of this bridge in Hempstead.
This bill bans the sale of medical bandages and adhesives containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New York after December 31, 2026. It directly affects manufacturers and sellers of these medical products, requiring them to ensure PFAS is not intentionally added or present above a feasible low level (to be set by the state). Manufacturers must provide written compliance certificates, and violations carry daily penalties up to $2,500 for repeated offenses. The law excludes FDA-regulated medical devices from this requirement.
This bill (A 9240) requires local assessors to mail written approval notices for School Tax Relief (STAR) exemptions to applicants within 30 days of approving their application. It directly affects homeowners who apply for the STAR program, which provides property tax relief for primary residences. The key provision mandates this 30-day mailing timeline for approval notices, unless the determination occurs within 30 days before the tax bill is issued. The bill does not change eligibility rules but ensures timely notification of approved exemptions. This procedural update aims to improve transparency for taxpayers receiving STAR benefits.
Relates to the annual statement of financial disclosure and the posting of financial disclosure filings for candidates for statewide elected office or candidates for a member of the legislature.
Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".
Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority for the purposes of providing services under the workers' compensation law; includes such practitioners as providers.
