Directs the public service commission to formulate a process, rules and regulations for the regulation of the charges and fees of internet and cable providers.
Prohibits police officers from using bias-based profiling; requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for bias-based profiling; allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies to cover at least 90 days of rehabilitation services at a facility when a doctor prescribes it. It directly affects insured individuals needing post-illness or injury rehabilitation, ensuring they receive extended coverage without arbitrary limits. The key provision mandates that new or renewed insurance policies include this 90-day coverage, contingent on a doctor's referral. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies to policies issued after that date.
Relates to the right to unemployment benefits based on employment with certain educational institutions, including the state university of New York, the city university of New York and public community colleges; clarifies the meaning of certain terms relating to such rights to unemployment benefits.
Defines temporary total disability as the injured employee's inability to perform such employee's pre-injury employment duties or any modified employment offered by the employer that is consistent with such employee's disability.
Requires motor vehicle dealers to disclose price markups to the purchasers of motor vehicles; provides failure to so disclose shall be grounds for revocation of the dealer's registration and imposes civil liability to purchasers for damages; authorizes the financial frauds and consumer protection unit of the department of financial services to study problematic practices in the price markups of motor vehicle dealers.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds comprehensive neuropsychological exams for dyslexia to New York's Medicaid coverage. It directly affects Medicaid recipients who need these evaluations for dyslexia diagnosis, requiring a physician referral. The exam must be performed by a licensed health professional authorized under New York's education law, acting within their scope. The bill explicitly states this coverage does not replace or affect existing Medicaid coverage for medical screenings, diagnoses, or treatments.
Authorizes the boards of education in union free school districts and central school districts to establish wards for the purpose of school board elections.
Authorizes the city of Poughkeepsie to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands for the purpose of constructing a new emergency services communications tower.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows pharmacists to substitute a generic epinephrine auto-injector (like EpiPen alternatives) for a brand-name version when prescribed, under specific conditions. It directly affects patients needing epinephrine for allergies, pharmacists dispensing the devices, and prescribers writing the prescriptions. Key provisions require the generic to be cheaper, the prescriber not to prohibit substitution, the pharmacist to obtain patient consent, and to provide counseling on proper use. The law aims to increase access to affordable emergency allergy treatment without requiring additional prescription changes. It does not alter existing prescription requirements but streamlines substitution for cost-effective options.
