This bill extends existing requirements for large food generators to participate in food donation and recycling programs. It sets tiered annual waste thresholds: businesses generating 2+ tons/week of food scraps (2023-2026), 1+ ton/week (2027-2028), or 0.5+ ton/week (2029 onward) must manage food scraps recycling. The law specifically affects supermarkets, large food service businesses, colleges, hotels, food processors, and venues like sports stadiums. It clarifies that entities managing waste for multi-tenant locations (e.g., malls) are responsible for coordinating recycling from all businesses within those sites. The extension takes effect January 1, 2027.
Establishes a native plant and seed supply, development and enhancement program; requires the commissioners of the departments of agriculture and markets, environmental conservation and economic development to develop a list of plants and seeds eligible for consideration in such program; makes related provisions.
Increases the number of properties eligible for the coastal market assistance program to include properties located within one mile off the shore of the Hudson River.
S 804 amends New York's data breach notification law to clarify when and how financial institutions must notify the Department of Financial Services (DFS) after a breach affecting New York residents. It requires covered financial institutions (as defined by current DFS rules) to provide DFS with details about the breach - including timing, content, and number of affected people - without delaying direct notifications to consumers. The bill specifies that this notification to DFS is only mandatory for financial institutions, not all businesses, and must follow existing DFS reporting rules (23 NYCRR 500.17). The law, signed as Chapter 91 on February 14, 2025, streamlines reporting for regulated financial entities while maintaining direct consumer notification timelines.
Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.
This bill extends the effective date for certain application provisions related to New York's Medicare Savings Program to April 1, 2026. It directly affects low-income seniors and individuals applying for Medicare Savings benefits, which help cover Medicare costs like premiums and deductibles. The key mechanism is amending the effective date in the law to delay implementation until April 2026, while other immediate provisions take effect right away. The bill was signed into law on February 14, 2025, as Chapter 32.
Requires the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to provide for automated identification of OTDA program participants for participation in utility corporation affordability programs for water service affordability.
Relates to including information about Down Syndrome in the health care and wellness education and outreach program; amends the effectiveness thereof.
Updates requirements for retail worker employers when developing and implementing programs to prevent workplace violence; clarifies certain provisions of the retail worker safety act.
This bill requires manufacturers and sellers of limited use motorcycles (as defined in vehicle law) to attach a red tag to the charging cord of each vehicle. The tag must clearly state "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE" and include additional consumer safety information about safe charging practices. The Department of State will create a model tag and guidelines for compliance. This law applies to all new limited use motorcycles sold after the effective date and aims to reduce fire risks from unattended charging.
Clarifies the definition of lithium-ion battery in relation to hazardous materials emergency response training for incidents involving such batteries.
Includes guardians of the principal as a person who may commence certain special proceedings; provides that if a hospital can with reasonable efforts ascertain the identity of the parents or guardian of an emancipated minor patient and obtain such parent's or guardian's contact information, the hospital shall notify such persons, and document such notification in the patient's medical record, prior to withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
