Asm. Harry Bronson

Expands the use of body scanners to facilities operated by the office of mental health and the office for people with developmental disabilities; establishes alternative methods of screening.

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a veterinary care program to care for retired law enforcement dogs in the service of or utilized by law enforcement agencies and retired fire investigation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Dr. Carol Podgorski on her retirement from the University of Rochester Medical Center. It recognizes her distinguished career in aging, behavioral health, and Alzheimer's care, highlighting her leadership roles and contributions to research and patient support. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor her professional achievements and transmit a copy of the document to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Freddi Macek, a retired teacher and labor union advocate from Rochester, New York. It formally acknowledges her contributions as an educator and union leader, noting her long career in the Rochester City School District and her subsequent work with labor organizations. The resolution expresses the legislative body's condolences and directs that a copy of the document be sent to her family.

Establishes the "New York state lead-safe renovation, repair and painting act"; establishes standards for lead-safe renovation, repair and painting of residential properties; requires documentation of compliance with such standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a certification program for employers to become "recovery ready workplaces" (RRWs), directly affecting employers across all industries and their employees with substance use disorders (SUDs). To earn certification, employers must implement specific measures including onsite naloxone availability, mandatory training for supervisors on SUDs and prevention, workplace stress reduction strategies, and comprehensive health coverage for SUD treatment equal to physical health care. The program requires collaboration with unions and recovery organizations, along with policies ensuring confidentiality and reasonable accommodations for employees in recovery. Certification criteria also mandate connecting with local recovery resources and assessing workplace culture to support employees seeking treatment.

Requires the office of court administration, clerks, and all other records custodians to develop policies and procedures to ensure no identifying information or documentation relating to name change actions or sex designation change actions is visible or retrievable in any electronic database maintained by the state of New York or a subdivision thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 9571) increases family leave benefits under New York's workers' compensation law, directly affecting eligible employees taking leave for medical care, bonding with a newborn, or military family exigencies. It gradually raises weekly benefit percentages (from 50% to 67% of average weekly wage) and extends maximum leave duration (from 8 to 12 weeks) over time, with specific phased-in dates starting in 2018. Covered employers must provide these enhanced benefits while maintaining health insurance coverage during leave. The changes apply to employees meeting eligibility criteria under the law, with the Superintendent of Financial Services retaining limited authority to delay increases.

Establishes the "jobs and housing act"; directs the private housing finance agency to develop and administer a jobs and housing pilot program to construct and preserve housing, including workforce housing, that is affordable to low and moderate income persons, and creates jobs for those who build and work in such housing.

Adds to the crime of public lewdness the electronic transmission of an image depicting exposed private or intimate parts without the consent of the recipient.