Requires the workers' compensation board to appoint the uninsured employers fund as the insurance carrier in cases when the identity of the responsible insurance carrier for the employer cannot be determined within ten days of the filing of a claim and to proceed with hearings and provide notices necessary to process such claim; makes conforming technical changes.
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Provides that members of the civil air patrol shall be entitled to paid leave for emergency services during a declared state of emergency.
Relates to support orders for adult dependents; provides that a person who would otherwise be chargeable under law with support of a minor child is also chargeable with the support of any such individual until such individual reaches the age of 26, when it appears to the satisfaction of the court that such person is developmentally disabled as defined in section 1.03 of the mental hygiene law.
Defines the term "first responder in communications"; requires, to the extent practicable, that employers of such first responders provide training.
Increases the number of registrants an election district may contain with the approval of the county board of elections; increases number on county committee.
Removes certain bonding requirements for independent insurance adjusters.
Requires certain facilities establish clinical staffing committees.
Extends, from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022, the expiration of the authorization granted to residential property owners in high risk brush fire areas on Staten Island to cut and remove reeds from their property.
Requires the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road Commuter's Council, the Metro-North Rail Commuter's Council and the New York City Transit Authority Advisory Council to develop a strategic action plan to improve bicycle and pedestrian access at its bridges and passenger stations.