Relates to the SUNY Maritime admissions program increasing the number of positions reserved for nomination by the governor and members of the legislature and scholarship under the SUNY Maritime admissions program.
Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York's mental hygiene law to establish a detailed legal definition of "autism," specifically covering five recognized conditions: autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, atypical autism (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified), Rett's disorder, and childhood disintegrative disorder. Each condition is defined by clear, specific criteria related to social interaction, communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, and early developmental milestones. This definition will directly affect individuals seeking mental health services under the law, ensuring consistent eligibility for state-supported care by replacing older, less precise language. The change aims to standardize how autism is recognized in legal and medical contexts without altering existing service requirements.
Directs the commissioner of education, in conjunction with the superintendent of state police and the commissioner of the division of homeland security and emergency services, to establish standards for the security and safety of school grounds.
Expands New York's net metering law by adding non-residential micro-combined heat and power generating equipment systems to the list of currently eligible technologies that can be net metered.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts counties containing "boundary land" (as defined in state law) from standard identity document requirements for non-commercial driver's licenses and learners' permits. It modifies existing law to remove the need for applicants in these specific counties to provide federal-compliant ID documents (like foreign passports or consular IDs) when applying for such licenses. The key change directly affects non-commercial license applicants in those designated boundary counties, waiving a requirement that applies elsewhere in the state. The bill does not alter other license provisions like photo requirements or organ donor registry options.
Relates to the recall of a class B firefighting foam; prohibits the sale or distribution of firefighting personal protective equipment that contains intentionally added PFAS.
Requires school bus drivers and attendants who ride with children attending preschool special education programs to complete training in the needs of such children.
Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.
Requires a call-blocking service to be provided in state contracts that include procurement of a voice service; provides that a voice service provider shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability for failure of a call-blocking service to block a call, or mistakenly blocking a call that should not have been blocked.
