Provides that increased rates of payment for behavioral health services shall be deemed to be effective on the date of the law, rule or regulation under which the change or increase is required.
Allows a prescription for a schedule II, III, or IV controlled substance to be partially filled at the request of the prescriber or patient.
Provides that health care decisions regarding routine medical treatment for adult patients without surrogates are not required to be reviewed by an ethics committee.
Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue standard drivers' licenses and restricts what information can be retained and given out on those applying or holding standard drivers' licenses.
Provides that if the board of elections determines that a person was entitled to vote it shall cast and canvass such ballot if such board finds that the voter substantially complied with the requirements of the election law; failure to provide previous address not deemed a fatal defect and ballot cast and counted.
Provides that an individual who has been the victim of a family offense pursuant to the criminal procedure law or the family court act may make a complaint to any local law enforcement agency in the state regardless of where the act took place.
Extends the repeal date for hepatitis C testing offered in hospitals.
Establishes the rare disease advisory council; advise and consult on policy matters relating to rare disease; twenty-one appointed members.
