Relates to increasing certain special accidental death benefits; increases the special accidental death benefit paid to a widow or widower or the deceased member's children under the age of eighteen, or if a student, under the age of twenty-three.
Provides that an individual who has been the victim of a family offense pursuant to the criminal procedure law or the family court act may make a complaint to any local law enforcement agency in the state regardless of where the act took place.
Allows for state agencies, municipalities, and authorities to provide state or local public benefits regardless of immigration status.
Authorizes retail licensees to purchase beer, wine and liquor by means of a business payment card.
Requires the commissioner of education to make recommendations to the board of regents relating to instruction on preventing child sexual exploitation and child abuse in grades kindergarten through eight.
Relates to presumptive evidence of disability caused by cancer of firefighters who have been retired for five years or less.
Requires information on concussions and sub-concussive blows to be provided to all parents of children playing tackle football.
Provides for vacating records for certain proceedings and modifies the definition of smoking.
Relates to medication assisted treatment for substance abuse disorders; prohibits prior authorization.
Extends current exemptions of income and resources for public assistance programs under the welfare reform act of 1997.
