This bill clarifies the rules for validating legal documents like property deeds and oaths that are signed outside of New York State but within the United States. It allows various officials, such as judges, mayors, and notaries, to perform these acknowledgments in other states or territories, and it simplifies the paperwork needed to record these documents in New York. Specifically, the law removes the requirement for a separate certificate of conformity when a notary or other designated officer from the location where the document was signed performs the act. Additionally, the bill updates procedures for oaths and affirmations taken outside the state to ensure they are treated as valid if accompanied by the proper certification.
Deems a person who engages in sexual conduct during the period of their probation with his or her supervising probation officer as being incapable of consent.
Provides that the superintendent of financial services shall establish standards for hurricane windstorm deductibles, creating uniformity in the operation of such deductibles with respect to the triggering event.
Requires that functional epinephrine auto-injector devices be made available in places of public assembly and that at least one employee or volunteer of such place of public assembly be trained in its proper operation and use and be present at each facility function.
This New York bill removes adultery from the state's list of criminal offenses, meaning individuals will no longer face criminal penalties for having an extramarital affair. By repealing section 255.17 of the penal law, the legislation eliminates the legal ability for prosecutors to charge people with this crime in court. The change takes effect immediately upon signing and applies to all adults in New York State who might have been subject to these charges.
Provides information regarding termination of medicare part B coverage for the duration of incarceration to individuals committed to the department of corrections and community supervision.
Requires certain information about the facility and what types of plans and procedures such facility has in place to be provided to prospective maternity patients.
This bill mandates the installation of working smoke detectors in shared areas of multi-unit buildings and condominiums across the state. It specifically requires these alarms to be placed in common spaces like hallways, lobbies, and stairwells where the sound is audible to all residents. The law also updates rules for property transfers, ensuring that sellers provide an affidavit confirming compliance when selling a home or apartment. Additionally, the bill clarifies that failing to install these detectors does not void property warranties or insurance claims.
Allows a practitioner in a hospital without a full-time pharmacy to dispense to a patient in a hospital emergency room for use off the premises a 24 hour supply of certain drugs, unless the federal drug enforcement administration has authorized a longer time period for the purpose of initiating maintenance treatment, detoxification treatment, or both.
Establishes the power plant tax assessment challenge reserve fund to prevent increases in the Northport-East Northport union free school district's real property tax levy and/or tax rate resulting from decreases in revenue or taxes or a significant shift in tax liability due to a tax certiorari settlement or judgment; defines terms; makes related provisions.
This bill creates a new Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program within the state's public health system. It directs health officials to identify dementia cases in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities while expanding community support services like caregiver groups and respite care. The program will also provide resources and information on dementia-related matters to the public. The legislation becomes effective approximately six months after the governor signs it into law.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such fresh produce to correctional facilities in the state to be utilized in the provision of wholesome and nutritious food to incarcerated individuals.
