Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows people convicted of possessing a syringe to have their criminal records cleared. It specifically targets offenses related to hypodermic instruments that occurred before a certain legal change, enabling eligible individuals to expunge these convictions. The law includes a waiting period of approximately 260 days before the changes take effect. By removing these records, the bill aims to help affected individuals avoid long-term legal consequences associated with past possession charges.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New York State Department of Health to conduct a study on how to better integrate doulas into hospitals and birthing centers. The study will evaluate current practices, identify successful programs, and gather input from doula-led organizations to understand how doulas are currently included or excluded in healthcare settings. Based on its findings, the department must provide recommendations for creating specific criteria that define "doula-friendly" spaces, including guidelines for visitor status, presence in birthing rooms, and data collection methods. The final report, containing these findings and suggestions, is required to be submitted to state leaders by December 31, 2025.
Provides that any claimant who has received certain unemployment benefits to which they were not entitled shall not be held liable for the amounts overpaid provided certain conditions exist; directs the department of labor to provide claimants who have previously been denied waivers with applications for individual waivers; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision, in consultation with the commissioner of health and the commissioner of mental health, to develop a uniform electronic medical records system to be utilized by all correctional facilities in the state.
Requires the Medicaid inspector general to comply with standards relating to the audit and review of medical assistance program funds; establishes procedures, practices and standards for the adjustment or recovery of a medical assistance payment from recipients; requires notice of certain investigations.
Criminalizes the harassment of a child when the perpetrator intentionally or knowingly harasses, annoys or alarms a child or a child's parent or guardian; establishes a private right of action for harassment of a child.
Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.
