Relates to venue in matrimonial actions regarding the children of the parties; provides that the place of the trial shall be in a county in which either party resides or, if there are minor children of the marriage, the place of trial may also be in the county where one of such children resides.
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Maddy summaryThis bill would require medical assistance recipients to receive services from school-based health centers directly, rather than through managed care programs. The key provision ensures that these specific health services remain outside the managed care system and are provided independently. Although the bill passed the Senate, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.
Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the standard period of probable usefulness for zero-emission school buses from twelve years to eight years. The change directly affects school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and county vocational education boards by altering how long these vehicles are counted for financial and leasing purposes. Specifically, the legislation shortens the maximum lease term for these buses and adjusts the timeframe used to calculate state aid for capital expenses related to their purchase or lease. Additionally, it updates the assumed amortization period for debt service associated with zero-emission buses and related infrastructure like charging stations.
Requires at least $8,500,000 credited to the spinal cord injury research trust fund from the mandatory surcharges and crime victim assistance fees required in certain vehicle and traffic cases.
Requires hospitals and residential health care facilities to implement a pressure ulcer prevention program; directs the commissioner of health to report on current reimbursement options to reduce pressure ulcers; provides for the establishment of a pressure ulcer prevention center of excellence.
Requires the development of a "what mortgage applicants need to know" pamphlet on residential mortgages; provides such pamphlet shall be posted and printed in the 6 most common non-English languages spoken by individuals with limited English proficiency in New York state.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for licensing banks and storage facilities in New York by requiring the Department of Health to consider five new factors during the application review process. Specifically, regulators will now evaluate an applicant's ability to maintain temperature control and alarms, establish a chain of custody for specimens, protect patient records, and ensure the competence of the company's leadership. Additionally, the law mandates that for new facilities, the department must assess whether other similar banks or storage facilities already exist in the proposed service area. The legislation also authorizes the state health commissioner to create specific regulations to enforce these new requirements.
Directs the state commission of correction to promulgate rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities which at a minimum include a requirement that no fewer than two staff members shall be present for any strip search.
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.
Requires reporting and posting by assisted living facilities relating to quality measures and information concerning rates, rent, and service fees; requires a scoring system of the assisted living quality reporting.