Requires local community review and approval prior to the implementation of electric scooter programs and installation of electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more.
Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed psychoanalysts, creative arts therapists and behavior analysts for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.
Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all EBT cards issued in the state which utilize magnetic strips with cards that utilize chip technology.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York state retirement system members to earn up to three years of service credit for qualifying military service, including state active duty ordered by the governor. It applies to members who were honorably discharged, have a qualifying condition under veterans' law, or are discharged LGBT veterans with non-dishonorable discharges. The credit covers both federal military service and state-ordered active duty (like National Guard activations under governor's call). This directly affects state employees who served in the military, potentially increasing their retirement benefits by counting that service toward their total years.
Maddy summaryThis bill divides New York City Police Department Precinct 109 into two separate subdivisions: "Flushing South" and "North Shore - College Point, Whitestone, Clearview and Bay Terrace." It directly affects residents and operations in these specific neighborhoods by reorganizing police coverage. The commissioner will determine boundaries and allocate resources to support both subdivisions. This is a procedural administrative change, not a policy with broader implications.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of mental health, to make mental health counseling available to all correction officers and civilian staff in correctional facilities.
Prohibits the establishment or enforcement of regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles until the availability of charging infrastructure, and the cost and availability of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles makes the sale of such vehicles more practicable.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a student fare program for trains and buses which discounts three train and/or bus fares each weekday equal to the standard pay-per-ride fare.
Restricts amplified sound coming from motor vehicles; allows for exceptions for certain police vehicles and certain vehicles used for business or political purposes.
Relates to providing transportation for children with a disability; removes the requirement that a child attends the school the district is providing transportation to for the purpose of receiving services or programs similar to special educational programs recommended for such child by the local committee on special education.
