Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic light violations committed by drivers operating the vehicle with the owner's permission. The program would use photo-monitoring cameras at up to twelve intersections to capture violations, with the city required to take reasonable steps to avoid identifying drivers or passengers in the images. Owners could face fines of up to $50 per violation, plus an additional $25 if they fail to contest the charge within the specified timeframe, and the liability would not count as a criminal conviction or affect insurance records. The bill also establishes procedures for issuing notices, allowing owners to contest charges, and provides a defense if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation.
Rep. Anna Kelles
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Changes the definition of continuous supervision in relation to physical therapist assistants in both the home care setting and school setting by eliminating the joint visit requirement with the patient by the supervising licensed physical therapist and the licensed physical therapist assistant.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially liable for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones at a time during specified school-related hours, with strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections that limit image use to liability adjudication only. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030, and the bill was referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's rules for contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations, clarifying definitions and procedures for renewal contracts and temporary service agreements. It establishes clearer guidelines for "written directives" that allow not-for-profits to begin work before a contract is fully signed, including requirements for payment schedules and approval conditions. The legislation creates a new advisory committee to oversee contracting practices, review the short-term loan fund for not-for-profits, and provide recommendations to improve state agency contracting procedures. Additionally, the bill sets specific timelines for contract approvals by the attorney general and state comptroller, and expands access to short-term interest-free loans for not-for-profits working on state contracts.
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.
Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.
Directs electric corporations and combination electric and gas corporations to file a cost-effectiveness and timetable analysis as part of any base rate proceeding with the public service commission; directs NYSERDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of advanced transmission technologies.
Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to require psychiatric examiners to specifically assess whether "restoration services" could realistically restore a defendant's competence to stand trial within a reasonable timeframe. Restoration services include medication support, competency instruction, mock trials, and symptom management designed to help defendants understand charges and participate in their defense. It directly affects defendants deemed "incapacitated" (unable to understand proceedings due to mental health issues) during criminal trials. The law mandates examiners include this assessment in their reports, clarifies what constitutes "appropriate institutions" for providing services, and defines restoration services as distinct from general mental health treatment.