Requires merchants to accept cash as payment for goods and services; permits the superintendent of financial services to provide exemptions based on certain criteria.
Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to himself or herself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if he or she determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
Adopts the solemn covenant of the states to award prizes for curing diseases interstate compact.
Designates March twenty-first as a day of commemoration to be known as "Down Syndrome Awareness Day".
Requires LGBT awareness curriculum or instruction.
Authorizes the administration of the mpox vaccine by a pharmacist or a certified nurse practitioner.
Directs a feasibility study on installing solar panels on all public buildings.
Changes the structure of the metropolitan transportation authority's voting members; requires a two-thirds vote for such authority to take on any new obligations.
Repeals the state Medicaid spending cap and related processes.
Declares a policy of equal treatment of people of all races, cultures, religions, incomes, education levels, disabilities, gender identity/expression and sexual preference in the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.
