Asm. Linda Rosenthal

Establishes through the department of health a drug checking services program to allow individuals to bring drugs or controlled substances and have them tested for contaminants, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds; requires the department to establish public health surveillance of the unregulated drug supply; provides exemptions for participants in the drug checking program from certain controlled substance offenses.

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Prohibits insurance companies from discriminating based on genetic predisposition including refusing to issue or renew, charging any increased rate, or restricting any length of coverage; prohibits insurers from requiring genetic testing.

Relates to allowing for students in certain postsecondary education experience or transition programs to receive awards from the tuition assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public transportation terminals in New York (including airports, bus stations, and train stations open to the general public) to install assistive listening systems and visual emergency alarms for people who are hard of hearing or deaf. Key provisions mandate real-time captioning for announcements, clear signage with universal symbols, and specific technology like induction loops or infrared systems, alongside visual alarms for emergencies that avoid flashing lights. Facilities must comply within 36 months of the law's effective date, excluding private-use terminals like those owned exclusively by companies. The law defines "public-use" terminals as those available without prior owner approval and specifies technical standards developed by state councils.

Permits the witnessing and solemnization of a marriage ceremony and the issuance of a marriage license application or marriage license to be performed utilizing audio-video technology provided certain conditions are met.

Relates to directing the department of health to study the potential health risks and effects of glyphosate and its by-product aminomethylphosphonic acid; requires the commissioner of health to prepare a report for the governor and the legislature that includes the findings of such study, and to conduct an outreach program to inform local governments, private organizations, schools and the public regarding the findings of such report.

Provides a private right of action for nail specialists aggrieved by their employer in the case of a health and safety violation, unlawful retaliatory action, or general labor issues such as hours and breaks.

Requires the mobilization of the New York guard for certain power outages; requires power outage restoration training for members of the New York guard.

Requires an arresting authority to notify the local social services district when the parent, legal guardian or care-giver of a minor is arrested or taken into custody; requires the local social services district to monitor the placement of such minor.