Establishes a childcare program to provide active duty members of the New York national guard assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of civilian childcare when on-base childcare is not available to such members.
Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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Requires community boards to provide public notice of any planned siting and construction of battery energy storage systems and to provide for annual inspections of such battery energy storage systems; defines "battery energy storage systems"; requires operators of such battery energy storage systems to submit to the requirements of community boards regarding notice and inspection requirements.
Provides for insurance coverage for electrolysis procedures to stop the growth of hair, when deemed medically necessary.
Establishes the New York state veteran student loan forgiveness program; awards up to $10,000 per year for five years, for eligible applicants.
Requires insurance coverage for medical genetic testing for adoptees and persons placed in foster care.
Extends certain provisions relating to quarterly claim reports for certain disaster assistance.
Provides for payment of accidental death benefits for members who die while travelling from their primary residence directly to their place of business, or to a different location where such member was assigned to perform his or her duties.
Exempts any resident of Staten Island or Richmond county from being charged for entry into the New York City central business district.
Exempts military members on active duty who reside in NYC from the payment of E-ZPass tolls for travel within the state.
Prohibits the sale of second-use lithium-ion batteries intended for use in a bicycle with electric assist, an electric scooter or a limited use motorcycle; provides penalties for violations.