Allows police vehicles to have one or more forward facing blue lights, provided that such blue light can only be displayed in combination with a red and/or white light.
Requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to promote education in hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals applying for public assistance benefits (such as food stamps or cash aid) to have lived in the state for at least 90 days prior to their application. It directly affects new residents seeking state-funded support programs. The key provision adds a new requirement to the social services law, stating that no public assistance can be granted to applicants who do not meet this 90-day residency period. The law takes effect January 1 following its passage.
Makes it a violation to loiter while masked or disguised by unusual or unnatural attire or facial alteration while in a group of six or more persons so masked or disguised.
Exempts farmers from commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements when operating a covered farm vehicle within one hundred fifty miles of such farmer's farm.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise; does not prohibit employers from training or re-training employees on policies against confrontation of theft.
Requires the commissioner of education to promulgate regulations that provide for the immediate decertification of any teacher who is convicted of a felony under NY law or any offense under the laws of another jurisdiction that would be a felony under NY law.
Provides for the revocation of a person's driver's license who has been convicted of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
