Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.
Establishes the "reciprocal enforcement of claims on unpaid or reduced state entitlements act" which requires a report on delinquent funds owed to the state by the federal government as a result of the federal government's nonpayment in contravention of a court decision and the withholding and appropriation of federal funds in an amount equal to.
Adjusts the calculation of the empire state child credit to provide for a one thousand dollar credit per qualifying child who is less than four years of age and a five hundred dollar credit per qualifying child who is four years of age or older for certain qualifying taxpayers.
Maddy summaryThis 2006 New York law exempts certain large-group life and health insurance policies from state filing and approval requirements. It applies specifically to policies issued to groups with 500+ employees or members, managed by a "qualified benefits manager" (as defined by the bill). Insurers must file an annual list of these exempt policies with the state insurance regulator instead of seeking prior approval. The regulator retains authority to issue cease-and-desist orders for policies violating laws but cannot disapprove exempt policies themselves.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows most liability insurance policies to cover punitive damages, civil penalties, and other non-compensatory damages (damages meant to punish rather than compensate). It applies to business-related insurance policies but excludes personal lines insurance for individuals using it for non-business purposes and commercial auto liability policies. Coverage is permitted for vicarious liability or gross negligence/reckless conduct, but not for intentional harm, and only if explicitly stated in the policy. The change takes effect prospectively for policies issued after the law's effective date.
Requires certain municipal planning boards and zoning boards of appeals to receive at least one hour of environmentally conscious planning training annually.
Requires certain documents and forms to be provided in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited English proficient immigrants of five years or less according to the American community survey, as published by the United States census bureau.
Establishes a code of ethics for all board of election employees so that no employee of a board of election should have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of their duties in the public interest.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Establishes the "Interstate insurance product regulation compact" to regulate certain insurance products among member states and to promote and protect the interest of consumers of individual and group annuity, life insurance, disability income and long-term care insurance products.
