Prohibits the knowing sale of xylazine to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the number of county court judges in Saratoga County by adding one new justice. The change would be implemented by holding a special election in November 2024, with the new judge taking office on January 1, 2025. The legislation amends the state judiciary law to update the authorized number of judges for the county.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the financial services law to establish civil penalties for intentional fraud or misrepresentation of material facts regarding financial products or services. It directly affects individuals or entities offering or providing these financial products by clarifying that penalties apply specifically to intentional acts rather than negligence. The key provision amends the existing statute to explicitly include the word "intentional" before fraud and misrepresentation, ensuring that only deliberate deceptive practices trigger these penalties. The legislation is designed to take effect immediately upon passage to update the legal standards for financial misconduct.
Enacts the "public renewables transparency act"; relates to the New York power authority's conferral process; requires the conferral report be posted on the authority's website; provides that the authority shall provide an option for stakeholders to submit comments remotely as well, and incorporate feedback from such sessions and written comments into the final draft of the strategic plan; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill raises the daily pay for election inspectors and coordinators in New York City to $300 and $350, respectively. It authorizes the mayor to set these specific rates and requires the city to cover the compensation for these workers during registration and election days. Additionally, the legislation ensures that individuals who attend mandatory training sessions receive at least $50 per meeting, along with optional mileage reimbursement. The changes apply immediately to the city's election staff and are funded directly by the city government.
Relates to the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes; imposes limits as to time and documentation; requires informed consent under certain circumstances.
Requires any dealer where lithium-ion batteries, bicycles with electric assist, micromobility devices and limited use motorcycles are sold at retail or repaired, and/or lithium-ion electric batteries are housed in a storage facility to maintain functional fire protection and suppression measures effective against lithium-ion battery and electrical fires, including but not limited to Class B extinguishers, battery cases, and automatic monitoring and detection; authorizes the department of state to promulgate necessary rules and regulations; imposes a fine of $250 for a knowing violation to comply with such provisions.
Requires the Medicaid inspector general to comply with standards relating to the audit and review of medical assistance program funds; establishes procedures, practices and standards for the adjustment or recovery of a medical assistance payment from recipients; requires notice of certain investigations.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York state regulations to improve how schools identify, manage, and respond to student concussions. It requires coaches, teachers, nurses, and athletic trainers to complete biennial training on recognizing symptoms and following return-to-play guidelines. The law mandates that any student suspected of having a concussion must be immediately removed from athletic activities and cannot return until symptom-free for at least 24 hours with written medical clearance. Additionally, schools must post concussion information online and include it on consent forms, while districts may optionally form management teams to oversee these protocols.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the number of county court judges in Schenectady County from one to two. The change would be implemented by adding a new judicial position that must be filled through a special election scheduled for November 5, 2024, with the new judge taking office on January 1, 2025. By amending the state judiciary law, the legislation aims to expand the local court's capacity to handle cases.
