Allows schools and camps to implement a policy to administer over-the-counter medication to students and children attending such schools or camps upon written request by such students' and children's parents or guardians.
Provides the amount of compensation an attorney shall receive from representing a client which was assigned to the attorney through the bar association; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts to create policies enabling homeschooled students to try out for and join their district's interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students - including annual academic checks, health exams, and age requirements - and limits participation to their district of residence. Parents must provide transportation, and districts may set additional academic eligibility rules. The policy is optional for school boards, not mandatory.
Establishes safety requirements for operators who use bicycles with electric assist for commercial purposes and the businesses that employ such operators.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Motor Vehicle Commissioner to establish a temporary on-island service location on Fishers Island (in Southold, Suffolk County) for vehicle-related services. It mandates that a designated deputy or department employee provide license renewals, registrations, and number plates twice yearly, with each session lasting at least two business days. The service covers all standard requirements like written tests, road tests, and photos, eliminating the need for island residents to travel to the mainland. The provision applies exclusively to Fishers Island residents and expires after the specified service period ends. The bill creates a temporary solution for vehicle services without altering state fees or compensation rules.
Relates to coverage for the detection of breast cancer; lowers the age of eligibility for an annual mammogram from 40 to 30 years old; requires coverage for follow-up treatment including biopsies.
Authorizes the town board of the town of Southold, county of Suffolk, to accept from GKLF II, LLC, grantee, an application for a refund from the town real estate transfer tax paid pursuant to section 1449-bb of the tax law for certain real property conveyed on June 22, 2021.
Maddy summaryS 500 allows fire districts to appoint fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of the district, expanding eligibility beyond previous restrictions. It requires nominees to be current members of the fire department and permits the board of fire commissioners to mandate that officers reside in the district. The bill establishes an annual nomination process (typically in April, though districts may adopt resolutions to change the date) and prohibits individuals convicted of arson from holding these positions. This change affects fire department leadership appointments across New York State fire districts.
Bars a person who is convicted of a hate crime from attending any SUNY or CUNY institution; provides for the expulsion of a student who is convicted of hate crimes; provides for reinstatement of such student if the conviction is subsequently overturned.
Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.
