Authorizes the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely through the use of a telephone conference, a video conference, and/or other similar technology.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3671) repeals Chapter 834 of New York's 1940 laws, which governed the removal process for certain policemen. As a procedural repeal, it removes an outdated statute with no current effect on police employment practices or personnel. The action does not create new policies or affect any individuals or agencies.
Grants the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice.
Relates to the automated storage and dispensing of controlled substances using an automated dispensing device at licensed nursing homes, residential health care facilities and hospices.
Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
Establishes a cause of action by residents of adult facilities to petition for the appointment of a temporary operator of any such facility in violation of the provisions of law, rules and regulations applicable thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program offering standardized health insurance plans to qualifying small dental employers in New York. To qualify, employers must have no more than 50 employees, employ at least one dentist providing 10+ monthly dental visits to patients on medical assistance (under Title XI of the Social Services Law), and employ two licensed dental hygienists. Insurers must provide these standardized plans without changes, covering at least 50% of the employer's employees, and employers must annually certify ongoing eligibility. The program aims to make health insurance more accessible for small dental practices serving lower-income patients.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5399) amends New York's penal law to establish that a person is legally incapable of consenting to sexual acts if they are a witness, victim, suspect, or person of interest in a law enforcement investigation while a police officer or law enforcement official is involved in that investigation. It specifically creates a legal presumption of incapacity during the active investigation period for these individuals when interacting with law enforcement personnel participating in the case. The law includes an exception: if a prior sexual relationship existed before the investigation began, the person is not deemed incapable of consent. This change directly affects law enforcement officers and individuals involved in ongoing investigations, clarifying consent status under these specific circumstances.
Establishes the differentiated learning environment task force, to conduct a comprehensive study on the way colleges and universities are preparing future teachers to work in urban settings and to offer differentiated classrooms.
Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include persons and accompanying staff of the chief executive officer of a county, members of a county legislative body, mayor of the city of New York, New York city public advocate, New York city comptroller, and members of the New York city council.
