This bill requires New York state agencies to consider health and environmental impacts when purchasing goods and services. It amends procurement rules to include long-term costs like toxic chemical exposure (e.g., in office equipment, building supplies) and environmental damage in budget decisions. The policy mandates that agencies prioritize products with minimal adverse health and environmental effects, such as avoiding mercury or lead in common items. This affects all state agencies making purchases, including schools, hospitals, and government offices, by changing how they evaluate "cost" to include public health and environmental factors.
Establishes the incontinence supplies insurance program for Medicaid beneficiaries who are also residents of the state of New York and obtain a note from a physician indicating a need for an item.
Authorizes the attorney general to investigate and take action against in response to actions improvident or prejudicial to the interests of the public or occupants of nursing homes that are under the supervision of the commissioner of public health.
Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become voluntary in operation; defines "law" as a statute, executive order of the governor, or rule or regulation; provides such prohibition does not apply to laws in full force and effect prior to the effective date of the section.
This bill (A 479, "45 saves lives") requires employers with 20+ employees to provide one paid day off every ten years for workers aged 45 or older to get a colonoscopy. It applies to employees working 20+ hours weekly (excluding independent contractors) and prohibits retaliation for using this leave. Employers must grant the leave without affecting other existing benefits, and the law takes effect 90 days after enactment. The policy directly supports workplace health screenings for a common preventive care need.
This bill (A 1660) requires New York teachers and school leaders to complete mandatory mental health-related training as part of their continuing education for license renewal. It mandates the development of course materials covering topics like identifying mental health signs, crisis de-escalation, eating disorders, and behavioral health disorders, to be included in existing continuing education requirements. Teachers must complete this training at least twice during each five-year license renewal period. The policy directly affects all licensed K-12 educators in New York who need to maintain their teaching credentials. The bill specifies that training must include evidence-based programs like Mental Health First Aid, without changing the overall 100-hour continuing education requirement.
Requires health insurance for state officers and employees who receive health insurance benefits from the state to take effect immediately upon employment.
Establishes the Take A Look medical and dental workforce employment tour pilot program which is a campaign to promote and market the health care workforce employment and career opportunities in the following economic development regions: central, north country, western, finger lakes, capital region, mohawk and southern tier.
Provides for the award of regents scholarships and loan forgiveness for nurses on the same terms as physicians; applies to registered professional nurses as defined in section 6903 of the education law.
This bill requires pharmacies to affix a specific warning label on all prescription bottles containing opioids. The label must clearly state: "Warning. This drug is highly addictive. Please consult your pharmacist or physician before using." It directly affects pharmacies dispensing opioids and patients receiving these medications. The law mandates this labeling requirement for all opioid prescriptions, effective 90 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authority for implementation.
