Expands protections regarding violations of safety conditions in adult care facilities; provides penalties for safety violations and operating without a valid license; prohibits reductions in fines in certain circumstances where a patient is endangered or harmed.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state superintendent of banks to create rules requiring licensed check cashers to file suspicious activity reports. The key provision amends the banking law to explicitly mandate these reports as part of the regulations governing licensed check cashing businesses. By establishing this requirement, the bill aims to increase oversight and reporting of potentially fraudulent transactions within the check cashing industry. The changes take effect immediately upon passage, impacting all businesses currently licensed to cash checks in the state.
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting eight to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
Relates to the application of certain provisions relating to commercial financing; provides that liability shall not be imposed on a provider if the actual annual percentage rate charged by the provider differs from the estimated annual percentage rate disclosed by the provider acting in good faith.
Grants the legislature the authority to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to inquire into matters concerning the public peace, public safety and public justice.
Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.
Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the mayor of the city of New York to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and New York City for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.
Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" to require companies selling, offering for sale, or distributing packaging materials and products to register with a packaging reduction organization to develop a packaging reduction and recycling plan.
Designates a portion of the state highway system including the bridge on the South Service Road, between Federal Circle and Perimeter Road Overpass, crossing over the Van Wyck Expressway in Jamaica as the "Port Authority Police Officer William J. Leahy Memorial Bridge".
Maddy summaryThis bill amends state civil service laws to disqualify individuals convicted of federal rebellion or insurrection from holding state or municipal jobs. It achieves this by adding a new provision that bars anyone convicted under a specific federal statute from state employment, expanding the existing list of disqualifying conduct related to advocating the overthrow of the government. The law applies immediately to current and future employees, ensuring that those legally found guilty of such offenses cannot serve in public offices.
