Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Stephen Cady II for his twelve years of service as a minister at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. The measure formally acknowledges his leadership in community outreach and social justice efforts, including the creation of a center that provides essential services like meals and healthcare to those in need. The resolution also recognizes his recent appointment as president of Brite Divinity School and expresses good wishes for his future endeavors. Finally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Reverend Cady as a formal record of the state's appreciation for his contributions.
Enacts the "Consumer and Small business Protection Act"; relates to standing for persons affected by prohibited or unlawful business practices; expands prohibited acts to include unfair, deceptive or abusive acts.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation projects to prioritize safe access for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders. It mandates that agencies using complete street design principles consider these needs during the planning, design, and construction of new or rebuilt roads, while also applying these standards to maintenance projects lasting at least ten years. Additionally, the legislation updates the criteria for determining when a road project is unnecessary, adding community support as a key factor alongside traffic volume and land use. The law will not apply to projects approved before it becomes effective and will take effect approximately 260 days after passage.
Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands existing community volunteer programs to include lakes alongside parks, shorelines, and roadways. It allows local governments to partner with volunteers for cleaning up litter on these water bodies while providing necessary safety gear and signage. The legislation also maintains a liability protection clause, shielding local governments from lawsuits if volunteers are injured during cleanup activities. Finally, the act sets a standard timeline for implementation once it becomes law.
Prohibits health insurers, health care plans and HMOs from requiring prior authorization for pre-exposure prophylaxis used to prevent HIV infection, provided that the health insurer, health care plan or HMO can confirm that the insured prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis has tested negative for HIV within the previous one hundred and twenty days.
Amends the eligibility criteria for game development companies by changing the yearly timeframe structure, lowering the dollar threshold per production, and removing the in-state cost incurred threshold to accurately fit current digital gaming industry models.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new apprenticeship program in New York to train residents of public housing projects to become professional painters. The program is managed by the state Department of Labor working with local housing authorities and specifically allows applicants with criminal records to apply, removing previous barriers to entry. Participants will learn essential trade skills such as reading blueprints and mixing paints, along with critical safety procedures for handling hazardous materials like lead and asbestos. The legislation requires the state to publish application details online and gives officials the power to create necessary rules for the program's operation.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates how the state calculates payment rates for federally qualified health centers to better reflect their actual operating costs. It requires the health department to analyze cost data from the previous five years, taking into account factors like the scope of services, staffing needs, and technology expenses. Starting in April 2025, the department must issue new payment rates based on this analysis, explicitly removing previous caps on payments as long as they remain eligible for federal funding. The law also changes how future rate adjustments are made, shifting from a standard Medicare index to a specific market basket measure for periods after September 2025.
