This bill prohibits state agencies from requiring visitors to use credit cards to pay fees at state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites. It mandates that these locations must accept cash payments from all patrons while allowing them to voluntarily accept credit cards through separate agreements with financing agencies. The legislation clarifies that any credit card acceptance must be optional for visitors and governed by specific terms set out in contracts between the state and financial institutions.
This bill requires health and casualty insurance policies that cover prescription drugs to also cover prenatal vitamins when prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. The law applies to comprehensive medical plans, including those offered by medical expense indemnity corporations and hospital service corporations. While the coverage is mandatory, insurers may still apply standard annual deductibles and coinsurance fees that align with other benefits in the policy. The changes take effect on the first of January following the bill's enactment and apply to all policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date.
This bill proposes granting retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to Maureen Sullivan Nasca, a former employee of the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The legislation allows her to be treated as if she joined the retirement system on December 7, 1995, provided she submits a written request to the state comptroller within one year of the law's effective date. Under the terms of the bill, Nasca would not receive a refund of any contributions she has already made, and the state would cover the costs associated with implementing this change. The measure currently has not been passed, as it was referred back to the Civil Service and Pensions committee in the Assembly in May 2024.
Prohibits state contracts with contractors who do not provide health insurance which covers supplemental breast cancer screenings; authorizes the comptroller to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations.
This bill proposes to amend existing laws regarding outdoor dining by clarifying that municipal spaces can be used for dining areas separated from restaurants by pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, or restricted thoroughfares. It directly affects restaurant owners and city planners by defining specific physical barriers that are acceptable for outdoor dining setups. The legislation includes a provision stating that if the underlying outdoor dining laws are repealed, this amendment will also be repealed automatically. Ultimately, the bill aims to update regulations to accommodate different types of street layouts for outdoor dining operations.
This bill mandates that child day care centers caring for children aged three and under install video surveillance in all areas where these young children are present. The law requires facilities to record these areas whenever children are there, except in bathrooms and diaper-changing zones, and it allows for incidental coverage of these private spaces only if the room's layout makes it unavoidable. Centers must keep the recordings for at least 90 days and provide them to government agencies or law enforcement when investigating abuse, neglect, or licensing violations. Additionally, the bill specifies that if a recording is requested for an investigation, the facility must retain it until the matter is fully resolved or the inspection is complete.
Establishes the class E felony of criminal use of public records for the intentional use of any public record in the course of or in furtherance of the commission of a crime.
Expands the offense of unlawfully dealing with a child in the second degree to include allowing a child less than eighteen years old to enter or remain in an establishment that serves alcohol and does not have an on-site kitchen.
This bill creates a new Class B felony charge for selling illegal drugs within or near drug and alcohol treatment centers. It specifically targets sales that occur on the property of these facilities or within one thousand feet of them, including public areas like sidewalks and parking lots. The law also establishes a legal presumption that anyone selling drugs in these zones knows they are near a treatment center if signs are posted. This measure aims to provide stricter penalties for drug trafficking in areas where vulnerable individuals seeking recovery services are present.
This bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow the legislature to authorize individuals to run pool-selling operations without taking a profit. Currently, the constitution prohibits most forms of gambling, but it already permits state-run lotteries and horse racing betting under specific rules. The key change would create a new exception for non-profit pool-selling, enabling the legislature to pass laws permitting this activity if it chooses. The bill also requires the amendment to be published for three months before the next general election to allow voters to consider it.
Requires the use of local labor to qualify for certain real property tax exemptions relating to business investment and the installation of certain energy systems; defines local labor; provides for exceptions from the local labor requirement in certain circumstances where local labor is not qualified to perform the work or available.
This bill creates a new felony offense called aggravated grand larceny for stealing a motor vehicle when the person has been convicted of a similar theft crime within the last five years. It also updates legal procedures to include this new offense in rules regarding bail conditions, court transfers for youth, and specific lists of serious crimes. By adding these theft-related charges to existing legal frameworks, the bill ensures that repeat vehicle thieves face stricter penalties and different handling in the justice system.
