Defines certain terms in standard form contracts as unconscionable.
Provides that restaurants may provide single-use plastic straws to customers when explicitly requested by the customer; prohibits single-use plastic stirrers.
Provides that prescription drugs eligible for reimbursement shall be provided and paid for under the preferred drug program and the clinical drug review program; restores pharmacy benefits under Medicaid managed care.
Extends the coverage period for medical assistance to a period of one year beginning on the last day of pregnancy.
Waives the biennial attorney registration fee for New York attorneys who are employed in a public service job.
Provides that authorities having control of a fire department or fire company which provides emergency medical services may establish fees and charges for services.
Provides that the tax on premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any premium cigars; defines "premium cigar".
Establishes the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act; provides findings for evidence-based and evidence-informed health programs from hospital-based and community-based programs.
Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, or open a street is required to be issued.
Establishes the office of the advocate for people with disabilities to advocate on behalf of persons with disabilities and assure that persons with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities accorded to citizens of the state of New York.
