Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases criminal penalties for damaging property or stealing items at religious worship sites and cemeteries. It makes damaging religious items (like scrolls, vestments, or religious symbols) at churches, synagogues, or religious museums a class D felony, and upgrades cemetery vandalism or theft (e.g., headstones, monuments) to higher felony levels based on value. Offenders face harsher punishments for targeting these specific locations, including theft exceeding $250 at cemeteries or damage exceeding $2,000 at religious sites. The law directly affects individuals who commit these acts at protected locations, with penalties now reflecting the heightened seriousness of targeting sacred or memorial spaces.
Eliminates the ability of judicial candidates for office who are enrolled in a particular party to automatically be allowed to run as a candidate in another party's primary election.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a permit system for facilities that respectfully handle cremated remains and natural organic reduction (like composting). Operators must be New York not-for-profit corporations that file detailed plans with the cemetery board, including evidence of conservation easements, a pledge against building crematories, and consumer contracts. The permit requires compliance with existing zoning laws and cemetery board regulations governing land access and remains disposal. It directly affects facility operators and consumers using these specific memorial services, ensuring standardized management of such lands.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Maddy summaryBill A 5064 prohibits retail businesses from requiring employees to engage in "human billboard" activities - such as holding signs or wearing advertising clothing outside stores - when outdoor temperatures reach 90°F or higher. This directly affects retail employees working outdoors in hot conditions, particularly during heatwaves. The law applies to businesses selling consumer goods like clothing, electronics, or groceries, banning such outdoor advertising activities only when temperatures exceed 90°F. The bill takes immediate effect and aims to protect workers from heat exposure during promotional tasks.
Authorizes a supreme court judge hearing a petition for an "extreme risk protection order" to also hear a petition for a regular order of protection pursuant to the criminal procedure law, the domestic relations law and/or the family court act.
Requires that candidates for certain offices be residents and registered voters in the district containing the public office or party position sought at certain times during the electoral process.
Requires the Thruway Authority to provide at least twelve charging stations at each rest area and gas station complex owned, leased or operated by the Thruway Authority.
Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program, providing a one-time grant to private well users for the installation of PFAS treatment or service connection to a public water system; directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program, providing a rebate to private well users for the maintenance of PFAS treatment equipment.
