Provides for the award of attorney's fees in actions under the human rights law.
Requires video cameras to be placed on the entrances/exits of all facilities run by the office for people with developmental disabilities.
Creates a tax surcharge to fund an omnibus education financing plan in New York city; also provides for a maintenance of effort requirement.
Requires mandatory health insurance coverage for prosthetic devices; requires coverage where the model is determined to adequately meet the medical needs of the policy holder.
Establishes a task force to study the impact of a state-issued cryptocurrency on the state of New York.
Establishes family literacy programs for economically disadvantaged families living in poverty areas or areas with low-performing public schools; provides for competitive matching grants to establish a comprehensive program; requires commissioner of education to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature.
Authorizes broadband franchises in cities with a population of one million or more.
Requires notification to insureds that an out-of-network physician may be used in their procedure, test or surgery and such physician's services shall not be covered by their insurance policy; such services must be covered if the insured person does not receive notification prior to such services or procedure.
Establishes reduced residential rates for electric and natural gas service to furloughed or non-pay federal workers.
Requires the department of health to provide written, public updates to the Draft New York State's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Plan.
