Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.
Provides that a person may be charged with promoting a suicide or manslaughter if such person is convicted of endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, an incompetent or physically disabled person and the conduct was the proximate cause of the victim's suicide.
Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.
Directs the office of mental health to conduct a study on the mental health and prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among corrections officers and other prison workers and to submit a report of the findings of such study to the governor and the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all commercial buildings to install motion detectors that exclusively control lighting systems. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, mandating they complete the retrofitting by one year after the law takes effect. The key provision sets a strict one-year deadline for compliance, with implementation authorized to begin immediately upon the bill's effective date. The law takes effect immediately, allowing necessary regulatory changes to be made before implementation.
Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent provisions from a 2014 law that help service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVBES) compete for government contracts. It removes an expiration date (previously set for March 31, 2024), ensuring these businesses retain access to government contracting opportunities without interruption. The law directly affects SDVBES by maintaining their eligibility for preferential treatment in state procurement processes. The change takes immediate effect and applies retroactively from March 31, 2024, guaranteeing continuity for affected businesses.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Board composition by adding one seat for a school business official with finance expertise. The new member, elected by the state university board from a list provided by school finance professionals, will serve a three-year term. This change directly affects TRS governance structure, ensuring school finance perspectives are represented on the board. The bill does not alter retirement benefits or funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Section 7718 of New York's insurance law, which previously prohibited insurance corporations from including their corporate name or branding in advertisements during insurance sales. By removing this restriction, the bill allows insurance companies to use their company name and branding in marketing materials when selling policies. The change directly affects insurance corporations operating in New York, as they will no longer be barred from using corporate branding in advertisements. This is a technical repeal that eliminates an existing legal restriction without creating new requirements or obligations.
