Grants immunity from liability and professional retaliation against a law enforcement employee who intervenes against police misconduct committed by another member of law enforcement.
Requires the New York city department of corrections and the New York city health and hospitals corporation to adopt safety policies to protect health care workers who treat incarcerated individuals.
Permits the admissibility of testimony that a person reported acts of discrimination to another person in a civil trial under the human rights law, including the contents of such report.
Includes the unaccrued portion of a non-schedule award in the amounts to be payable to and for the benefit of certain persons where a claimant was entitled to death benefits at the time of death.
Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to develop and approve operational safety plans prior to the deployment of any employee in hazardous conditions; requires the plan to include a comprehensive risk assessment identifying potential hazards associated with the deployment, mitigation measures to address identified risks, detailed information on team composition, identification of an on-site authorized person responsible for overseeing operations, a clear chain of command, emergency contact information for all team members, and evacuation procedures.
This bill requires licensed cosmetologists and barbers to complete an eight-hour mental health first aid training program. The training teaches participants to recognize symptoms of mental health crises (like anxiety or depression), safely de-escalate situations, and refer clients to appropriate community resources. All current licensees and new applicants must complete this certified training to maintain or obtain their licenses. The law aims to enhance community safety by equipping beauty professionals - who interact closely with the public - with skills to support individuals in mental health distress.
This bill requires private employers who must provide first aid kits under federal law to include an opioid antagonist (like naloxone) in those kits. It directly affects businesses in sectors covered by federal workplace safety rules, such as construction or manufacturing, but excludes government agencies. The key provision mandates adding this life-saving medication to existing first aid supplies for treating potential opioid overdoses among injured employees. The bill does not create new first aid requirements but specifies that opioid antagonists must be part of kits already mandated by federal regulations.
Provides that contractors and subcontractors to cable television companies who are assessed penalties for two separate violations of payroll reporting requirements shall be ineligible to submit a bid on or be awarded any public work contract with the state, any municipal corporation or public body for five years; provides that cable television companies shall be subject to the requirement that workers on certain excavation projects be paid not less than a prevailing rate of wage.
This bill requires licensed professional engineers, land surveyors, and geologists to report any structural defects or issues they discover in buildings or other structures to local government authorities within 48 hours. It applies directly to these licensed professionals who identify problems during their work, such as cracks, foundation shifts, or safety hazards. The key provision mandates immediate reporting to the relevant city, town, or county office where the structure is located. This creates a formal timeline for addressing potential safety concerns before they worsen.
