Increases the penalties for assault on police officers, peace officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians causing physical injury or serious physical injury.
Directs the superintendent of the New York State Police to prepare a visor card for the deaf or hard of hearing to enable police to respond to traffic stops involving the deaf or hard of hearing and avoid conflict and escalation because of difficulty communicating.
Creates designated parking spaces at state buildings and facilities for recipients of the purple heart award.
Establishes a pilot program which shall provide support services to volunteer certified first responders suffering from the effects of traumatic stress related to the performance of their duties.
Creates a bill of rights for people with developmental disabilities who reside in residences certified or approved by the office for people with developmental disabilities.
Relates to allergy awareness and training in restaurants; requires allergen awareness training; requires certification within thirty days after hire date.
Permits a grand jury to inspect medical records pursuant to subpoena duces tecum powers; requires the disclosure of information when a crime is committed against a patient.
Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor.
Provides that no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of any government entity, nor any person or entity acting in concert with or on behalf of the government, nor any person or entity in its provision of public or private housing, public accommodations and entertainment, and public or private employment; provides no person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, creed or religion, be subjected to any discrimination in his or her civil rights, including in the provision of public or private housing, public accommodations and entertainment, and public or private employment, by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state; makes related provisions.
Enacts provisions to provide minimum wages for home care aides; requires at least 150% of minimum wage or other set minimum; directs the commissioner of health to set regional minimum rates of reimbursement for home care aides under medicaid and managed care plans.
