Establishes a co-occurring disorders patient bill of rights to be implemented by various agencies; requires a five-year plan for implementing such bill of rights.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a patient bill of rights for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring specific state agencies to adopt these protections. The law mandates that affected individuals receive non-discriminatory care, accurate diagnosis and screening, and integrated treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. It further guarantees access to high-quality evidence-based services, continuity of care, family support, peer advocacy, safe housing, and prevention programs for at-risk youth. By requiring these standards across various settings, the legislation aims to ensure that people with dual diagnoses are treated with dignity and receive the comprehensive support necessary for recovery.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow the legislature to authorize individuals to run pool-selling operations without taking a profit. Currently, the constitution prohibits most forms of gambling, but it already permits state-run lotteries and horse racing betting under specific rules. The key change would create a new exception for non-profit pool-selling, enabling the legislature to pass laws permitting this activity if it chooses. The bill also requires the amendment to be published for three months before the next general election to allow voters to consider it.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary homes of widows and widowers whose spouses were police officers killed in the line of duty. To qualify, the surviving spouse must own the property, and the local government where the home is located must first approve the exemption after holding a public hearing. The law also clarifies how the exemption applies to properties held in trust or within cooperative apartment buildings, while excluding certain types of housing finance arrangements. Additionally, the bill requires state officials to create a list of documents that prove eligibility, which will be shared with local tax assessors.
Requires the office of special investigation to conclude investigations into alleged criminal offenses committed by police officers resulting in a death and issue a report within sixty days.
Requires the department of health to conduct 40% of its inspections on nursing homes outside of business hours; requires department of health inspections of nursing homes to be conducted without prior notice to a nursing home; requires an annual nursing home inspection report.
Maddy summaryThis bill grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers working at the town court in Montgomery. By amending the state's criminal procedure law, the legislation officially recognizes these employees as peace officers, which typically expands their legal authority and duties compared to non-sworn staff. The measure includes a specific provision stating that these officers may only carry firearms if they have obtained the required license under existing penal laws. This change affects only the specific employees of the Montgomery town court and does not alter the status of court officers in other locations.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special optional retirement plan specifically for state correction officers in New York. Under the new rules, eligible officers can choose to retire after completing twenty years of service or upon reaching age sixty-two, whichever comes first. Those who retire after twenty years would receive a pension equal to one-fortieth of their final average salary for each year of service, capped at half their final salary, while those retiring at age sixty-two without twenty years of service would also receive an additional pension benefit. The state would fund these increased benefits through extra contributions calculated by the retirement system actuary and included in the annual state budget.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires students under 21 who are found using or possessing electronic cigarettes or vaping products in school to attend a mandatory prevention program. The law also mandates that their parents or guardians be notified and required to attend the same session. The program, developed by the Department of Health in collaboration with the Department of Education, aims to educate students, parents, and school staff about the health risks of vaping and includes age-appropriate instructional materials.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Civil Service Law to remove the maximum age limit of 35 for hiring municipal police officers. It allows individuals older than 35 to apply for police positions, provided they meet other merit and fitness requirements. The change also extends the maximum hiring age to 39 for certain situations where eligible lists are exhausted and no other candidates are available. Additionally, the legislation includes specific exceptions for applicants with up to six years of military service and those with prior employment at the Buffalo municipal housing authority. The new rules would take effect approximately 180 days after the bill becomes law.
