Establishes the statewide fibroid study program to study fibroids, the treatment of fibroids, potential barriers to the access of treatment for fibroids, and differences in symptoms and access to treatment for women of color.
Requires the New York state bridge authority, the Thousand Islands bridge authority, the Nassau county bridge authority, the Ogdensburg bridge authority, and the New York state thruway authority to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges and provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and the public a copy of such plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes May 2026 as Black Heritage Month in Panama and May 31, 2026, as National Black Heritage Day. Sponsored by a member of the New York State Assembly, the measure honors the contributions of Afro-Panamanian communities to the nation's culture, history, and identity. The resolution calls on New Yorkers to reflect on the achievements of African and Antillean descendants in Panama and directs a copy of the document to the Panamanian-American community in New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize November 3, 2026, as Panamanian Independence Day in New York State. The resolution commemorates the historical event when Panama declared independence from Colombia in 1903 and honors the contributions of the Panamanian-American community in New York. It directs the governor to issue a proclamation for this specific date and requires that copies of the resolution be sent to her office and Panamanian community representatives.
Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.
Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.
Requires food service establishments to permit the use of reusable beverage and food containers provided by customers when requesting a beverage refill or requesting leftovers from a partially consumed meal to be packaged and post signs to inform customers that they are permitted to do so.
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan; makes related provisions.
Establishes an assisted living program reimbursement program to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to qualifying assisted living programs; requires at least 70% of such assisted living facility's staff to voluntarily self-identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian; increases the capitated rates of payment from 31% to 50% over a period of five years.
Relates to establishing the banking bill of rights; includes due process requirements regarding applications for or closure of credit and deposit accounts and penalties for noncompliance.
