Requires periodic reviews of pending applications for material change in the coverage status of certain matters relative to new health technology assessment or medical evidence.
Relates to the emergency use of epinephrine auto-injector devices; increases the maximum population size for counties, cities, towns and villages which are permitted to purchase, acquire, possess and use epinephrine auto-injector devices.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands Medicaid coverage to include remote ultrasound scans and remote fetal non-stress tests for pregnant individuals. The change allows these specific medical services to be performed by qualified practitioners using technology that does not require the patient to be physically present at a clinic. The legislation includes a condition that these services will only become active if the federal government agrees to share the associated costs. Additionally, the law clarifies that this expansion does not alter existing rules regarding medical licensing or the scope of practice for healthcare providers.
Authorizes the intravenous administration of contrast media when such administration is an integral part of the x-ray or imaging procedure by a radiographer when done under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, certified nurse practitioner, or licensed physician assistant.
Expands eligibility for appointment to county boards of health and health services advisory boards to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants; expands to residents in the county or residents of a contiguous county who have a background in a health-related field and perform substantial work in the county associated with their health-related background.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the State University of New York and the City University of New York to create plans by June 2025 for offering approved experiential learning activities to students starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. These plans must be developed with input from faculty, student groups, and other stakeholders, and they need to outline how such activities will be supervised, assessed, and managed by external hosts like businesses or nonprofits. Additionally, the bill directs each college to evaluate whether making these hands-on experiences a graduation requirement is feasible, considering factors like community support, workforce impact, and potential delays in student graduation. The legislation also mandates that colleges collect and report data related to these learning activities to track their implementation and effectiveness.
Establishes a campaign to promote public awareness of the importance of good oral health, including but not limited to, the impact of oral disease, causes of oral disease and its prevention, oral health across the lifespan, the total body connection, the value of early detection and the availability of oral health services in the community.
Maddy summaryThis bill raises the spending limit for regional off-track betting corporations from $15,000 to $35,000, allowing them to purchase equipment or supplies without holding public competitive bids. Under the new rules, these corporations can enter into contracts directly when the estimated cost is below the increased threshold, streamlining their procurement process for smaller purchases. The legislation also permits these entities to bypass public bidding if their governing bodies determine it serves the public interest and receive approval from the relevant county officials. This change directly affects the operational procedures of regional off-track betting corporations by simplifying how they acquire goods and services.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that passengers aged 8 through 16 wear seat belts on charter buses, while passengers 16 and older must also be restrained by approved safety belts. It defines a charter bus as a vehicle transporting a group of people for a specific trip under a single contract and clarifies that violations by children under 16 will result in a summons issued to their parent or guardian rather than the child. The legislation also establishes an affirmative defense for parents if the bus was not equipped with seat belts that were visible, accessible, or in good working order, and it sets a civil fine of up to $50 for violating these new requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the fines and potential jail time for drivers who illegally pass or overtake a stopped school bus. It directly affects motorists who violate traffic laws regarding school buses by raising penalties for first, second, and third or subsequent offenses within a three-year period. Under the new rules, a first violation could result in a fine between $250 and $400 or up to 30 days in jail, while a second violation within three years could lead to fines between $600 and $750 or up to 180 days in jail. A third or later violation within that same three-year window carries even steeper fines ranging from $750 to $1,500 or imprisonment for up to 180 days. The changes are set to take effect on the first day of November following the bill's passage.
