Requires public libraries to carry opioid antagonists; requires training for staff in the administration of opioid antagonists.
Establishes the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system and provides for its powers and duties; such commission shall, upon its own initiative, investigate, hold hearings, and make findings of fact and recommendations on any case in which it is reasonably alleged that a person was wrongfully convicted of an offense in this state.
Allows authorized representatives to apply for identification cards on behalf of qualified applicants.
Establishes a ranked choice voting method to be implemented by local governments for use in general elections, special elections and primaries within the state.
Prevents individuals from being denied standing in private actions alleging violations of the environmental quality review provisions of the environmental conservation law solely on the basis that the injury alleged by such individual does not differ in kind or degree from the injury that would be suffered by the public at large.
Relates to eligibility requirements for rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities; includes children who qualify as a person with a disability.
Preserves the right to a jury trial for actions commenced pursuant to a human rights law that include a demand for equitable relief.
Creates the office of the correctional ombudsman to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality and accountability in New York state correctional facilities; relates to reports by coroners; designates investigators of the office of the correctional ombudsman as peace officers; authorizes the attorney general to investigate the alleged commission of any criminal offense committed by an employee of the department of corrections and community supervision in connection with his or her official duties; relates to the confidentiality of certain records; includes the office of the correctional ombudsman records within the definition of public safety agency records; makes related provisions.
Relates to appeals of parole determination, including parole release interviews, parole decisions by the board and petitions regarding release decisions.
Requires the governor to meet with the assembly and with the senate once a month for the purpose of answering questions relating to the strategic direction, financial status and general governance of the state.
