Requires short-term rental companies to provide an annual inventory of short-term rental locations and capacities, and monthly utilization data for each county in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state and local registrars from charging any fees to issue certificates of still birth or fetal death. Under the new rules, these documents will be provided free of charge, removing the previous requirement to pay a fee similar to those for standard birth or death certifications. The change applies to all individuals requesting these vital records and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow the legislature to authorize individuals to run pool-selling operations without taking a profit. Currently, the constitution prohibits most forms of gambling, but it already permits state-run lotteries and horse racing betting under specific rules. The key change would create a new exception for non-profit pool-selling, enabling the legislature to pass laws permitting this activity if it chooses. The bill also requires the amendment to be published for three months before the next general election to allow voters to consider it.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Civil Service Law to remove the maximum age limit of 35 for hiring municipal police officers. It allows individuals older than 35 to apply for police positions, provided they meet other merit and fitness requirements. The change also extends the maximum hiring age to 39 for certain situations where eligible lists are exhausted and no other candidates are available. Additionally, the legislation includes specific exceptions for applicants with up to six years of military service and those with prior employment at the Buffalo municipal housing authority. The new rules would take effect approximately 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Hospice and Palliative Care Workgroup within the state Department of Health to study and improve end-of-life care services in New York. The group will include representatives from various government agencies, universities, medical organizations, and patient advocates who will meet to identify gaps in current care, review financial incentives, and develop strategies for expanding high-quality services. Members will serve one-year terms without pay and must submit an initial report of their findings and recommendations by December 31, 2023, to state leaders and health officials. The legislation is temporary, set to expire five years after it takes effect, at which point the workgroup and its provisions will be automatically repealed.
Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping and post no-vaping signage on educational institution premises.
Relates to the classification of the drug xylazine as a schedule I controlled substance, and to the criminal sale and possession of xylazine or preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing xylazine.
Provides standards for correctional facilities in relation to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders and the testing for opioid use when an individual is first incarcerated.
Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.
Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
