Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York; preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.
Establishes the "tenant opportunity to purchase act"; prevents the displacement of middle and lower-income tenants in New York and preserves affordable housing by providing an opportunity for tenants to own or remain renters in the properties in which they reside.
Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness; increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients.
Maddy summaryBill S 4030 directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish ambient air quality standards for specific toxic air contaminants, such as benzene and mercury, by December 31, 2027. These standards must be based on scientific data regarding potential adverse human health effects. The bill requires that starting in 2028, these toxic air contaminants be incorporated into permits for "major sources" - large stationary air contamination sources. Additionally, the department must establish regulations by December 31, 2027, for fenceline monitoring by major sources, especially considering their proximity to disadvantaged communities.
Increases taxes imposed on alcoholic beverages; authorizes twenty percent of tax revenues to be allocated to the New York state drug treatment and public education fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in the state to contain specific amounts of folic acid. Manufacturers must add 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound to dry corn masa flour and 0.4 milligrams per pound to wet corn masa products. Additionally, packaging for these items must include a nutrition label declaring the folic acid content and a statement identifying the product as corn masa flour or made via a wet corn masa process. The law applies to any corn masa flour or wet corn masa product manufactured, sold, or used as an ingredient within the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance policies to cover outpatient services for diagnosing and treating substance use disorders without needing prior approval from the insurer. It directly affects individuals seeking addiction treatment and the insurance companies that provide these health plans. Under the new rules, insurers cannot impose stricter financial costs or treatment limits on substance use disorder care than they do for general medical services. The law also ensures that detoxification and rehabilitation services are included in this coverage.
Requires food service establishments to provide clear notice to customers of major food allergens that are contained in any menu item of such food service establishment.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to encourage, aid, and facilitate clinical research into the use of ibogaine in drug treatment for heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.
