Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Provides free use of public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation in this state for members or citizens of state or federally recognized Native American nations.
Requires a notice to be provided when selling a helicopter which contains all incidents reported within the past ten years by the national transportation safety bureau or the federal aviation administration involving the make and model, or a substantially similar make and model, of such helicopter.
Provides that impersonation of a disabled veteran vendor, by carrying or possessing a specialized vending license without authority or any form of insignia or by words or actions is a class A misdemeanor.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies state penal laws to create a legal assumption that crimes committed at houses of worship are hate crimes, unless proven otherwise. It defines a house of worship as a permanent site used primarily for religious activities by an established group, while explicitly excluding schools, hospitals, and colleges. The legislation also clarifies that gender identity includes perceived characteristics and explicitly mentions transgender status. These changes aim to streamline the process for prosecutors by establishing a specific legal standard for incidents occurring in religious settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill waives the vehicle license renewal fee for individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older. It directly affects seniors by removing the cost associated with renewing their driver's licenses under the state's vehicle and traffic law. The change is implemented immediately upon passage, ensuring that eligible seniors do not have to pay this specific fee when updating their licenses.
Relates to academic credit for veterans with regard to credit for SUNY and CUNY college credits for courses that were part of the student veterans' military training.
Establishes the office of Native American affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American nations to access information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows minors to play bingo if they are accompanied by an adult. It also prohibits anyone under eighteen from running or helping to run a licensed bingo game, though sixteen and seventeen-year-olds can still perform non-gaming tasks like setting up equipment. The change applies immediately to all licensed bingo events.
Directs the secretary of state to establish a Native nation consultation policy used by state agencies in instances where a proposal by such agency that would affect indigenous communities is under consideration.
