Provides for the development of an environmental health tracking system within the department of health with cooperation from the departments of environmental conservation and labor; provides that the purpose is to gather various environmental data to correlate with disease data; requires the cooperation of the state university of New York schools of public health at Albany and Buffalo.
Conforms the definition of an incarcerated individual with a serious mental illness to the definition of "person with a serious mental illness" in the mental hygiene law.
Bill A 8157 mandates that all schools incorporate instruction on the prevention of eating disorders into their health education programs. This new instruction will be provided to students in grades six through twelve as a component of their nutrition programs. The curriculum must be age-appropriate, designed to foster a healthy self-image and prepare students for healthy lives. The commissioner may consult with comprehensive care centers for eating disorders when developing this instruction.
Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.
This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. The tax applies to residents and businesses in the county, with revenue allocated as follows: 3/20 (15%) distributed to local cities, towns, and villages based on population, and the remainder funding county Medicaid costs, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. It modifies existing tax law to continue this specific rate structure beyond its previous expiration. The policy directly affects county taxpayers and shapes how local tax revenue is distributed for public services.
This bill creates a tax credit of up to $500 per year for individuals with disabilities who purchase assistive technology devices. It covers tools like specialized software, adaptive equipment, or modified devices that help improve daily functioning, and allows unused credit to carry over to future tax years. The credit applies to purchases made after January 1, 2025, and directly benefits taxpayers with disabilities seeking accessible technology.
This bill (A2311) prohibits local health offices from charging fees when issuing certificates for stillbirths or fetal deaths. It directly affects parents or families seeking official documentation for pregnancy losses. The law amends public health regulations to remove all fees for these specific certificates, replacing previous fee structures. The bill passed both legislative chambers in 2025 and was signed into law on November 21, 2025.
This Assembly Resolution (K 40) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating January 2025 as Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It directly affects New York firefighters by raising public awareness about their elevated cancer risks - firefighters face a 9% higher cancer diagnosis rate and 14% higher cancer death rate than the general population due to exposure to hazardous chemicals during firefighting. The resolution emphasizes the need for better cancer prevention protocols, safer work practices, and support for firefighters, citing the National Firefighter Registry and occupational cancer as the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths. This symbolic action aims to increase visibility and encourage further legislative support, but it does not create new laws or funding.
Allows for reasonable accommodations for the examination portion of licensure requirements to become a social worker for individuals for whom English is not their primary language and a test in their primary language is not available.
This bill establishes certified recovery residences - supportive housing for 4-14 people recovering from substance use disorder - with state aid covering up to 50% of construction or operating costs. It requires providers to seek municipal approval for facility locations, giving local governments 40 days to review sites, suggest alternatives, or object based on neighborhood impact. If disputes arise, the state commissioner resolves them within 15 days, considering existing facility density and community character. The bill directly affects individuals in recovery, providers operating these residences, and local governments managing site approvals.
