This bill allows the City of Buffalo to privately market certain serial bonds or notes issued on or before June 30, 2027, under specific conditions. It permits the city to negotiate private sales or underwriting agreements where compensation can be structured through negotiated fees or by selling bonds at a discount to their face value plus accrued interest. The bill requires state comptroller approval for the terms and conditions of these sales and classifies the associated costs as preliminary expenses under state finance law. This measure applies specifically to the City of Buffalo and modifies existing local finance regulations to provide more flexibility in how the city can sell its debt instruments.
Limits the identification of individuals who provide face-to-face care to or direct observation of a patient to their first name and first initial of their last name; requires complainants to only submit the address of the health care facility at which they were providing services at the time of the offense in cases involving an alleged offense against a hospital worker health care practitioner.
Allows an authority having jurisdiction over a volunteer fire department or fire company in a county, city, town, village, fire district, or fire protection district to provide volunteer firefighters with a stipend of a nominal fee for responses to calls and for certain standby services; includes volunteer firefighters within the labor law definition of "employee" of a federal, state or municipal government of political subdivision thereof; establishes the volunteer fire service nominal compensation assistance fund.
Relates to preventing minors from participating in sports wagering and creating accounts on mobile sports wagering platforms; requires platforms to employ commercially reasonable and technically feasible age assurance methods.
Prohibits certain financial institutions from charging a fee for making monthly, semi-monthly, and biweekly payments or for changing the frequency of mortgage payments.
Directs the department of health to create an informational pamphlet concerning intrauterine devices; requires such informational pamphlet to be available on the department of health's website; requires practitioners to distribute such informational pamphlet to patients seeking contraceptives.
This bill temporarily allows out-of-state health professionals (like doctors, nurses, or physical therapists) to provide services at the Ironman Lake Placid 2026 event without needing a New York license. It applies only to those in good standing in their home state, appointed by the World Triathlon Corporation, and serving athletes or teams registered for the event. Services are limited to four days before through one day after the July 19, 2026 race, and the exemption expires on July 22, 2026. The bill directly affects participating health professionals and event attendees, with no broader impact on healthcare practice in New York.
This bill requires manufacturers shipping electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters in New York State to permanently affix specific lights to these vehicles. Manufacturers must install a white front light visible for 500 feet ahead and a red or amber rear light visible for 300 feet behind, with at least 200 feet visibility from the sides. The law directly affects manufacturers selling these vehicles in New York, mandating these safety features before shipping. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Provides that a landlord shall provide a prospective tenant a written disclosure of the tenant screening criteria used to evaluate rental applications prior to accepting any fee, deposit, or screening information from such prospective tenant.
This bill requires all new and used motor vehicles sold by dealerships to include a spare tire that is at least a "donut tire" (a temporary, smaller spare for limited use at reduced speeds). It applies directly to vehicle buyers and dealerships, mandating that the spare must be properly secured to the vehicle. The law specifies that the spare must be compatible with the vehicle and designed for temporary use only, as defined in the bill. This change would affect every vehicle purchase at a dealership in the jurisdiction where the bill passes.
This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists in New York, requiring professionals to be licensed to use the titles "licensed dietitian" or "licensed nutritionist." It defines key terms like "medical nutrition therapy" (specialized nutrition care for medical conditions) and specifies that only licensed individuals can provide services such as dietary planning, nutrition counseling, or ordering therapeutic diets. The bill restricts the use of these titles to licensed professionals and clarifies that unlicensed individuals cannot practice under these names or provide certain nutrition services. It updates existing law to standardize qualifications and scope of practice for these health professionals.
Directs the department of financial services to conduct a study on the banking development district program and to make recommendations to improve such program.
