Relates to providing information to patients and the public on hospital rule-based exclusions; requires the commissioner of health to collect from each hospital a list of its hospital rule-based exclusions and publish such information on the department's website.
Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance.
Authorizes the removal of police officer candidates from an eligible list when such candidate does not meet psychological fitness requirements or lacks good moral character standards.
Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program allowing visitors to state parks and historic sites to log their visits to such sites in a passport book or electronic application.
Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.
Maddy summaryBill A 1316 prohibits employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, and state or municipal agencies from using an individual's consumer credit history when making decisions about hiring, employment, or granting licenses and permits. This includes information from credit reports, credit scores, and details about an individual's payment history or debts. The bill outlines specific exceptions where credit history can still be considered, such as for law enforcement positions, jobs requiring federal security clearance, or roles involving significant financial authority or access to trade secrets. Additionally, agencies can still consider an applicant's failure to pay taxes, fines, or court-ordered judgments.
Relates to requiring gender neutral bathrooms in state-owned buildings; provides that if no single-occupancy bathroom can be designated as gender neutral in a state-owned building, a multiple-occupancy bathroom shall be designated as gender neutral instead; requires state-owned and state-leased buildings to provide adequate notice regarding gender neutral bathrooms.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 2025 as "Nutrition Month" in New York State. It aligns with the existing National Nutrition Month observance, which focuses on promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity, particularly for children. The resolution cites childhood obesity statistics and existing state initiatives like Activ8kids as context but does not create new programs or alter laws. It has been adopted by the Assembly and will be sent to the Governor for consideration.
Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 172) requests Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Kidney Month. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects 1.5 million New Yorkers and disproportionately impacts minority communities. The resolution highlights CKD's progression, risks like kidney failure, and the importance of early detection through testing. As a symbolic gesture, it has no direct policy impact but encourages statewide recognition of the issue.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially recognize March 2, 2025, as Read Across America Day in New York State. It aligns with the National Education Association's annual program celebrating reading on Dr. Seuss's birthday, encouraging community reading activities for children. The resolution has no binding effect - it simply asks the Governor to issue a proclamation, not to enact new policies. It directly affects New York State residents by promoting awareness of a national reading initiative.
