Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the office of mental health and other relevant stakeholders, to develop guidance and standards for routine maternal depression screenings, referrals, diagnosis and treatment, and to provide training and materials on issues related to maternal depression.
Provides that services to medical assistance recipients suffering from traumatic brain injuries or qualifying for nursing home diversion and transition services shall be provided outside of managed care programs.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.
Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who fulfills certain values based procurement standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder and when the bidder makes publicly available data on where such bidder sources their food items; sets forth the criteria for values based procurement standards to include local economies, environmental sustainability, racial equity, valued workforce, animal welfare, and nutrition.
Enacts the legislative oversight of automated decision-making in government act (LOADinG Act) to regulate the use of automated decision-making systems and artificial intelligence techniques by state agencies.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires gas and electric companies in New York to maintain call centers within the state to handle customer inquiries about billing, service applications, and emergency assistance. It prohibits these companies from closing their call centers or moving customer service operations outside New York without first obtaining approval from the state commission through a public hearing process. The legislation also establishes financial penalties, including fines of up to $50,000 per inquiry sent out of state or $100,000 per day for each closed facility, to enforce compliance. Additionally, the bill allows for work-from-home policies for call center staff only if they are mutually agreed upon with the relevant labor organization.
Relates to enacting the "safe landings for youth leaving foster care act" or "safe landings act", which provides protections for youth transitioning out of foster care who bring certain legal proceedings.
Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes specific limits on the interest rates charged on overdue property taxes for residential real estate. It mandates that interest rates must be at least 2% and cannot exceed 16%, with a cap tied to the prime interest rate set by the commissioner. These rules apply to condominiums and cooperatives but exclude vacant and abandoned properties, overriding any local laws that set higher rates. The bill also requires the prime interest rate to be determined every five years, starting with the 2025 rate.
Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities; provides a definition of extreme heat condition days and the standard to measure room temperature.
