Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicaid coverage to include remote ultrasound scans and remote fetal non-stress tests for pregnant individuals. The change allows these specific medical services to be performed by qualified practitioners using technology that does not require the patient to be physically present at a clinic. The legislation includes a condition that these services will only become active if the federal government agrees to share the associated costs. Additionally, the law clarifies that this expansion does not alter existing rules regarding medical licensing or the scope of practice for healthcare providers.
Establishes a campaign to promote public awareness of the importance of good oral health, including but not limited to, the impact of oral disease, causes of oral disease and its prevention, oral health across the lifespan, the total body connection, the value of early detection and the availability of oral health services in the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows local municipalities to form regional planning councils that can apply for federal and state grants. Under the new rules, these councils are officially recognized as government agencies, which removes previous barriers to receiving funding. Local governments must pass a resolution to agree on the terms of their collaboration before the council can seek these funds. The changes take effect roughly nine months after the law is signed.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the legal framework for shared pharmacy services, allowing registered pharmacists and pharmacies to process or fill prescriptions for one another. To qualify, participating pharmacies must either share the same owner or have a written contract, and they must use a common electronic system to track prescriptions and protect patient data. The law requires pharmacies to maintain detailed records of every step in the filling process, ensure secure drug storage, and obtain patient consent before prescriptions are filled off-premises. Additionally, pharmacies must clearly inform patients about these arrangements through signage or website notices and provide an option for patients to opt out of the service.
Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the creation of a mobile application designed to provide prenatal and postpartum health information to individuals eligible for Medicaid in New York. The app will be developed through a competitive bidding process and will offer resources, education, and direct links to state programs in multiple languages. It includes provisions for regular, anonymous reporting on user engagement and usage statistics while strictly prohibiting the sharing of personal user data with government agencies. The application is intended to help expectant and new parents access New York-specific support services and information about Medicaid enrollment.
Allows for the education department to provide registration applications to licensees for each profession by means other than mail; requires the state education department to mail applications prior to the end date of such registration period.
Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
Provides for availability of ambulance services and advanced life support first response service to store and distribute blood and initiate and administer blood transfusions, by expanding current provisions for air transport to apply additionally to motor vehicle based ambulance services.
