Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions; removes requirement of service during a time of war for additional points on civil service examinations for veterans.
Establishes a mollusk shell recycling tax credit; directs DEC to promulgate necessary regulations.
Establishes the crime of harassment of an employee by an incarcerated individual; makes such crime a class B misdemeanor.
Enacts the "fair pay for home care act" relating to minimum wages applicable to home care aides; provides for a minimum wage of 150% of the applicable statewide or regional minimum wage.
Establishes a direct support wage enhancement to employees that provide direct care support or any other form of treatment, to individuals with developmental disabilities and whose income is less than $125,000.
Relates to the secure choice savings program and participating individuals; authorizes freelancers and the self-employed the option of enrolling in such program.
Clarifies provisions relating to dispensing of drug adulterant testing supplies.
