This bill designates uniformed court officers employed by the town of Busti (in Chautauqua County) as peace officers under New York law. It amends the criminal procedure law to formally grant them this status for duties in Busti's justice court. A key provision specifies these officers cannot carry, possess, or dispose of firearms without a valid license under the penal law, maintaining existing firearm regulations. The bill focuses on clarifying their legal authority without altering broader law enforcement powers.
Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.
Enacts the "independent senior housing resident freedom of choice act" to authorize persons in independent housing, shelters and residences to receive services they could otherwise receive if they resided in a private residence.
Creates a temporary state commission to study and make recommendations concerning the incidence of asthma in the borough of Brooklyn in New York city.
Relates to the reporting of suspected financial exploitation; requires the superintendent of the department of financial services to develop guidelines relating to reporting suspected financial exploitation; provides that a third party who reports suspected financial abuse shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability as a result.
This bill adds Doodletown Brook in Rockland County to the list of inland waterways eligible for New York's local waterfront revitalization program. It amends existing law by including this specific brook in the official definition of qualifying waterways, alongside other named creeks and streams. The change directly affects communities in Rockland County that may now access program funding for waterfront projects along Doodletown Brook. No new funding or program requirements are created - this is solely a technical update to the eligibility list.
This bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the state's official list of commemorative days under Section 168-a of the executive law, joining other recognized observances. The bill does not create new programs, funding, or requirements - it solely establishes a designated day for remembrance.
This bill (S 3974) amends New York State correction law to ensure incarcerated individuals do not lose earned time allowances if they fail to complete assigned work or treatment programs due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g., medical issues or facility disruptions). It specifically revises sections of the correction law to clarify that time credits - earned through good behavior, program participation, or educational/vocational achievements - must not be withheld for such unavoidable circumstances. The policy directly affects incarcerated people in state facilities who qualify for time reductions under existing programs. The change aligns with current provisions but explicitly prevents punitive withholding of time allowances for factors outside an individual’s control.
Establishes an elder financial exploitation public awareness campaign to educate older adults and persons providing care to older adults on the prevention and detection of financial exploitation.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of education to conduct a study on the number of children who are caregivers and how being a caregiver impacts their education.
Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".
This bill prohibits LPG sellers from charging certain fees related to delivery, usage, or storage. It bans excessive "special usage fees" (unless properly disclosed and justified), fees for undelivered gas, termination fees exceeding actual labor costs, and tank rental fees after service ends. Sellers must clearly describe all fees on customer bills and provide rebates for gas resold after removal. The bill also prevents consumers from bearing costs for compliance with government regulations, ensuring these expenses don’t increase customer bills.
