Updates provisions relating to dignity for all students including establishing the student suicide prevention act which includes curriculum and teacher training requirements designed to prevent student suicide with a focus on LGBTQ students; makes an appropriation therefor.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act to create a dedicated funding mechanism for improving groundwater and surface water quality across the county. It establishes a new water quality restoration fund financed by an additional one-eighth of one percent sales tax, which will be collected until 2060 and split evenly between upgrading individual septic systems and building wastewater treatment facilities. The legislation also authorizes the consolidation of existing sewer districts and unsewered areas into a single county-wide wastewater management district to streamline oversight and management. Furthermore, the bill adjusts how existing drinking water protection taxes are allocated, gradually transferring a larger portion of those funds to the new restoration effort over a ten-year period.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the list of libraries eligible to receive construction funding from the Dormitory Authority to include the Mattituck-Laurel Library. By adding a specific provision to the Public Authorities Law, it allows the library to apply for financial assistance for building or renovation projects. The change takes effect immediately upon passage, enabling the library to access these resources without waiting for a new fiscal year.
Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
Relates to utility intervenor reimbursement to a participant for its reasonable costs of participation in any proceeding before the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Requires the Medicaid inspector general to comply with standards relating to the audit and review of medical assistance program funds; establishes procedures, practices and standards for the adjustment or recovery of a medical assistance payment from recipients; requires notice of certain investigations.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal licensing system for dietitian nutritionists and nutritionists in New York State, replacing the previous voluntary certification model. It creates a new State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition to oversee licensure, define professional standards, and regulate the use of specific titles like "dietitian nutritionist" and "nutritionist." The legislation clarifies the scope of practice for both roles, explicitly including medical nutrition therapy and the ability to order therapeutic diets and related tests. By requiring a license to use these professional titles, the bill aims to ensure that individuals providing nutrition care services meet defined educational and competency requirements.
Relates to gender indication on insurance claim forms; provides policies shall not exclude coverage if gender indication is different from sex assigned at birth or gender otherwise recorded.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation projects to prioritize safe access for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders. It mandates that agencies using complete street design principles consider these needs during the planning, design, and construction of new or rebuilt roads, while also applying these standards to maintenance projects lasting at least ten years. Additionally, the legislation updates the criteria for determining when a road project is unnecessary, adding community support as a key factor alongside traffic volume and land use. The law will not apply to projects approved before it becomes effective and will take effect approximately 260 days after passage.
