Includes in the court's jury charge that the jury is not to allow bias, sympathy, fear, public opinion, or the defendant being a member of a protected class to influence their decision.
Provides for joint and survivorship accounts, provides that absent indication to the contrary, funds remaining in such an account upon the death of the depositor shall be deemed part of the depositor's estate.
Prohibits industrial development agencies from incentivizing movements within the state where any plant, facility, or personnel of the project occupant are abandoned or removed.
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens.
Relates to E-ZPass availability and waiving deposit fees for a certain period after a rate increase.
Provides for health education pertaining to cannabis in all schools.
Relates to enhanced eligibility requirements of STAR; bases income on retirement.
Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.
Allows a tax exemption for taxpayers in the amount of the purchase price of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, heat alarm or carbon monoxide alarm purchased for residential use during the month of October.
Relates to setting the statute of limitations at ten years and setting a penalty cap for small businesses.
