Prohibits a person convicted of rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof under 18 U.S.C. Section 2383 from holding an elected office, a judgeship, or an appointed position in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3297) amends New York's Agriculture and Markets Law to clarify that using a deadly weapon (like a gun) or dangerous instrument (like a broken bottle) when causing serious injury to a companion animal makes the act "aggravated cruelty." It directly affects individuals who intentionally injure pets using such weapons or instruments, expanding the definition of aggravated cruelty beyond just causing extreme pain or acting sadistically. The key provision adds these specific methods as aggravating factors, requiring prosecutors to prove the injury was caused "by means of" a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill streamlines background checks for prospective child care employees and volunteers by allowing the New York State Education Department to share their fingerprints and criminal history records directly with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). It applies to individuals already cleared under education law for child care roles, removing previous barriers to sharing data between agencies. The law permits the Education Department to forward cleared applicants' records to OCFS for final background checks, and then enables OCFS to receive future criminal history updates directly from the state's criminal justice system. This eliminates duplicate checks and ensures OCFS has timely information to approve hires under safety regulations.
Relates to allowing prescriptions for controlled substances that are normally restricted to a thirty-day supply to be issued for greater than a thirty-day supply during a state of emergency.
Amends the definitions of diagnostic pharmaceuticals, topical therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension as they relate to the certification to use therapeutic drugs in the practice of optometry.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state-operated hospitals, university health care facilities, and cancer institutes from suing patients to collect unpaid medical bills. It directly affects patients who owe money for care at these state-run facilities, preventing hospitals from using court action to recover debts. The bill defines "medical debt" as any obligation for health care services, products, or devices provided by licensed hospitals, health professionals, or ambulance services. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Relates to requiring the department of education to provide school districts with a list of resources and instructional materials on media literacy; defines terms.
Authorizes the reissuance of emergency assistance to needy families with children, safety net assistance, SNAP benefits, or emergency assistance for aged, blind and disabled persons in instances of fraud or theft of benefits.
Requires teachers and library media specialists to complete professional development related to media literacy education; directs the department of education to develop model media literacy education and CTLE requirements related to media literacy education.
Prohibits health care practitioners from performing a virginity examination or supervising the performance of a virginity examination on a patient; defines "virginity examination".
