Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.
Excludes the amount of state and local taxes and fees from the amount on which an interchange fee is charged for that electronic payment transaction by a credit or debit card network; prohibits a payment card network from altering or manipulating the computation and imposition of interchange fees.
Requires Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care regardless of federal funding; prohibits discriminatory practices by health care entities including hospitals, certain professionals, and insurers; requires insurance coverage for services or treatments for gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.
Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.
Maddy summaryBill A 8338 authorizes Daniel Woolley, a former police officer for the town of Clarkstown, to apply for an accidental disability retirement. Despite having retired in February 2023 and currently receiving a service retirement benefit, this bill allows him to seek a different type of retirement. This provision is due to his diagnosis with an aortic aneurysm in February 2024. To pursue this option, he must file a written request with the state comptroller within one year of the bill becoming law.
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.
Maddy summaryThis bill grants Karen Siegel retroactive Tier IV membership in New York's state and local employees' retirement system for service beginning June 28, 1992 (when she started at High Tor State Park), due to circumstances beyond her control. If she files an application with the state comptroller within one year, she will receive all Tier IV benefits and rights effective from that date. The South Orangetown Central School District bears all costs for this retroactive membership, with no refunds to Siegel. This is a personal exception for one individual, not a change to general retirement system rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New York State Thruway Authority to hold public hearings and provide advance notice before implementing new fees, surcharges, or significant changes to existing charges. The law mandates that the authority publish details about proposed costs, notify affected customers, allow at least thirty days for public comments, and conduct a public hearing where the reasoning behind the charges is explained. If the authority fails to follow these steps, any new fees or surcharges adopted in violation of the bill will be considered invalid and unenforceable. These requirements apply to all administrative fees, service charges, and toll-related assessments imposed on drivers and toll account holders.
