Relates to funds concerning state university health care facilities; prohibits the use of such funds for payment of certain debts related to a state university health care facility.
Requires the board of elections to establish an electronic system allowing absentee voters to monitor the status of their ballot and to correct an unaccepted ballot.
Aligns utility regulation with state climate justice and emission reduction targets; provides for a statewide affordable gas transition plan and utility home energy affordable transition programs; repeals provisions relating to continuation of gas service; repeals provisions relating to the sale of indigenous natural gas for generation of electricity.
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.
Provides eligibility for Afghan and Iraqi special immigrants for education benefits which shall include an Afghan or Iraqi citizen or national with the status of a special immigrant under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Provides for the return of surplus proceeds from tax lien foreclosures to a former owner; requires 14-day posted notice prior to the public auction of a property.
Directs the department of health to develop and implement a residency program initiative to service medically underserved areas; makes an appropriation therefor.
Establishes a weekend child day care assistance program to provide for child day care at a child care provider for New York army and air national guard members on drill weekends.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires professional sports teams in New York to grant cheerleaders the same labor rights, benefits, and protections as other employees under state law. It directly affects cheerleaders who perform at professional sports games for teams based in the state, defining them as individuals doing acrobatics, dance, or similar promotional performances. The key provision mandates teams to provide these protections for all services related to the team, including performances during games. The bill does not create new benefits but extends existing labor law coverage to this specific workforce.
Prohibits corporate entity, real estate developer, or residential building contractor from directly or indirectly purchasing, owning, building, acquiring, or otherwise obtaining any interest in any single-family private dwelling and converting such property into residential real estate containing one rental unit.
