Requires physicians subject to proceedings for medical misconduct or actions for medical malpractice to give notice to patients of such proceedings and actions.
Enacts the birds and bees protection act; prohibits the sale of certain pesticides and requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to report on the use of certain pesticides; requires the department of environmental conservation to consider a strategy for the development of pollinator friendly lands; requires the department of environmental conservation to distribute information to protect migratory birds.
Makes permanent certain provisions authorizing a school district to provide student transportation based upon patterns of actual ridership.
Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.
Requires food allergy awareness in food establishments and online food ordering services; penalty not to exceed $125.
Relates to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
Relates to including the illegal conversions of dwelling units in the definition of harassment.
Relates to returnable bottles; extends the effectiveness of the "Cleaner, Greener NY Act of 2013".
Describes the role of the ignition interlock monitor as well as requirements of people charged with violations that require the installation of an ignition interlock device to comply with court orders.
Prohibits state contracts with vendors that forbid employees from litigating discrimination or harassment claims except in the case of an emergency arising from certain unforeseen causes.
