Requires motorists to exercise care to avoid colliding with any domestic or companion animal; increases fines and penalties for causing such injury and for leaving the scene of injury to certain animals without reporting.
Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs; defines impairment and intoxication; updates procedures for field testing of drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs to include the use of oral/bodily fluid tests; provides that refusal to submit to such field tests is specified to be a traffic infraction; makes related provisions.
Includes filing certain building permit applications containing false statements regarding tenant occupancy in the offense of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the culinary practice of ikizukuri (also called ikezukuri), which involves preparing sashimi from seafood while the fish is still alive. It directly affects restaurants, chefs, and food preparers within the state who currently use this method. The law adds a new provision to the public health code making ikizukuri unlawful, effective 30 days after enactment. The bill does not address other seafood preparation methods or include enforcement details beyond the prohibition.
Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.
Exempts a person from a money judgment arising from an action in another state for knowingly engaging in conduct that aids or abets the performance or inducement of an abortion.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes state-funded housing navigation services to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities find and maintain stable housing. It requires the state to create individualized housing plans, assist with housing applications, and coordinate transitions, while developing a statewide training curriculum for housing navigators. A multi-agency task force - including state disability, mental health, and housing officials - will oversee implementation, promote awareness, and evaluate outcomes. The law also mandates reporting on service progress and authorizes federal waivers to support these services, effective April 2027.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how revenue from video lottery gaming at New York racetracks is allocated. It directs specific percentages of wagered funds (after prizes) to two main purposes: 6.5% to 7.5% annually for school districts (including those serving students with disabilities), and 4% for racetrack capital improvements like facility upgrades and an equine drug testing lab. The funds for education go into the state lottery fund for school grants, while the racing-related allocations support track maintenance, purse enhancements, and jockey health insurance. It directly affects Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga racetracks and public schools receiving lottery grants.
Relates to the standards of monthly need for persons in receipt of public assistance; provides for an increased monthly allowance for persons and families residing in shelters.
Maddy summaryBill A 8534 prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based on their HIV status or use of HIV prevention medication. Specifically, it prevents insurers from refusing coverage, limiting the amount or type of coverage, or charging different rates solely because an individual has tested positive for HIV. The bill also extends these protections to individuals who have been prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. This aims to ensure equitable access to life, accident, and health insurance for these individuals.
