Establishes the independent office of the child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of children in the care of any state agency or local social services district.
Includes hexavalent chromium in the list for emerging contaminants.
Relates to penalties for violations of article fifteen of the executive law committed by mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers; includes such violations as grounds for suspension or revocation of license or registration.
Exempts the sale of cloth face coverings used to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 from sales and use taxes; defines "cloth face coverings" as any material manufactured with the intent of covering the nose and mouth that can be secured to the head or ears with ties or straps.
Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for emergency responders on September 11th.
Relates to petition for expungement of records for certain marihuana convictions.
Directs the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports, in consultation with the director of the state office for the aging, to develop comprehensive substance use disorder prevention, education and treatment demonstration programs for senior citizens.
Requires mental health services for inmates with post-traumatic prison disorder upon reentry and reintegration into society upon release.
Requires certain health insurance policies to include coverage for the cost of certain infant and baby formulas.
Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
