Makes it a class E felony to negligently cause the death of another person while operating a motor vehicle with a suspended, revoked or otherwise withdrawn license.
Authorizes bail and pre-trial detention for all arson felonies.
Allows any veteran who has served this nation to be awarded a high school degree based on their knowledge and experience gained while in service.
Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.
Relates to special prosecutors and sworn investigators employed by the justice center for the protection of people with special needs.
Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to adopt certain provisions related to student mental health such as administering student mental health surveys, establishing a mental health committee, administering mental health training to faculty and staff, and improving university policies regarding mental health.
Requires the commissioner of health, in conjunction with the superintendent of financial services, to promulgate rules and regulations requiring that any increase in a bill from a hospital or health system or health care provider shall be sent to a patient no later than ninety days after the original bill was paid in full by such patient and good cause be shown for such increase, unless such increase is the result of any action by such patient.
Directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations for the release of certain patient records by the office of mental health.
Provides for the use of restoration services when determining the capacity of a defendant to stand trial.
Provides for the employment of mental health professionals by school districts.
