Provides a tax credit for small businesses employing a person previously convicted of a crime; provides a tax credit of one thousand five hundred dollars for each person employed.
Sen. Nathalia Fernández
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Ensures adequate access to information by individuals who have limited English proficiency.
Provides free fentanyl test strips to individuals at specified distribution facilities; requires a public awareness campaign on the dangers of fentanyl and the provision of the test strips.
Provides for minimum wage requirements for miscellaneous industry workers.
Prohibits ear clipping and tail docking of dogs unless deemed medically necessary to protect the life or health of the dog.
Creates the "Checkout NY" pass, a comprehensive pass that allows for free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities; provides one such pass to each consolidated, federated and cooperative public library system within the state free of charge for circulation.
Repeals the requirement that applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify as a licensed master social worker.
Grants medical assistance eligibility for organ transplant expenses for residents of New York who are otherwise eligible for benefits except for their immigration status.
Imposes five points on a person's license for being convicted of participating in speed contests and races.
Relates to the licensing of sign language interpreters; creates a state board for sign language interpreting.