Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.
Requires contractors and subcontractors working on covered projects submit their payrolls or transcripts to the fiscal officer; directs the department to create a database for such records that are publicly available for inspection.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state's Department of Economic Development to prioritize tourist promotion agencies that advertise the sport of stickball. By amending existing economic development laws, it requires the department to favor agencies supporting this specific activity when planning tourism campaigns. The legislation aims to boost tourism by integrating stickball promotion into state marketing efforts, with changes taking effect roughly six months after passage.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's history and achievements. It highlights key milestones such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and recent legal victories for LGBTQIA+ rights. The bill is purely ceremonial and affects only the state's official calendar and public recognition of the month.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes former Senator Neil D. Breslin as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The document highlights his extensive career in public service, including his 13 terms in the New York State Senate, his leadership roles in ethics and insurance committees, and his advocacy for vulnerable populations. It also lists specific laws he sponsored that improved access to healthcare and prescription drug coverage for New York residents. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Senator Breslin to honor his contributions to the state.
Expands who may visit local correctional facilities to include accompanying staff of legislative members and members of the department of corrections and community supervision requested by a legislative member.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the State Commission of Correction by increasing the number of members from three to nine. The new commission will include representatives appointed by the governor, the speaker of the assembly, the temporary president of the senate, and the correctional association, with specific requirements that at least one member be a formerly incarcerated person, a public health professional, a behavioral healthcare professional, or an attorney specializing in prisoner rights. All members must serve full-time without holding other salaried public positions, and they will serve staggered five-year terms to ensure continuity. The legislation also clarifies that the appointing authority for each member can remove them for cause after a hearing.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates insurance requirements for specific types of vehicles, including commuter vans, pre-arranged for-hire vehicles, and accessible vehicles, to allow them to be covered by risk retention groups. It permits these groups, which are not chartered in New York but are registered under federal law, to provide insurance for eligible non-profit organizations and certain other vehicles, provided they are not used solely for personal purposes by high-level officials or their families. The legislation also defines key terms such as "commuter van" and "accessible vehicle," ensuring that vehicles designed for people with disabilities meet specific equipment and accessibility standards. By amending the vehicle and traffic law, the bill expands the options for insurance coverage while maintaining restrictions on how these vehicles can be operated.
Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible incarcerated individual shall include an incarcerated individual who is within two years of being an eligible incarcerated individual.
Provides that no incarcerated individual in any state or local prison, penitentiary, jail or reformatory shall be compelled or induced to provide labor against their will.
