Creates a wholesale prescription drug importation program which complies with federal standards and regulations for the purpose of generating substantial savings for consumers.
Expands health care services provided by telehealth to include services delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center, including those facilities that are also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law.
Enacts the "fair college admissions act"; prohibits legacy admissions policies at colleges and universities in New York; declares such policies and practices to be discriminatory and inequitable.
Relates to the availability of opioid reversal agents; requires the department of health to make available any formulation and dosage of opioid reversal agents approved by the federal food and drug administration.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that drivers taking the pre-licensing course in New York receive information on how to register as organ and tissue donors. It mandates that instructors at these courses distribute specific materials explaining the registration process to all students. Additionally, the law calls for updating instructor training to ensure they can effectively teach this new topic alongside existing safety subjects. The changes apply to anyone enrolling in the state's standard driver education program and will take effect roughly 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of confectionery and candy products designed to look like tobacco items such as cigarettes, pipes, or cigars. It specifically bans packaging these sweets with trademarks or symbols similar to those used by tobacco companies and defines the prohibited items to include various candies, chocolates, and gums shaped like tobacco products. Violations of the law would result in civil fines ranging from one hundred to five hundred dollars. The measure aims to prevent the misleading appearance of tobacco-imitating sweets, which is particularly relevant for protecting children from confusion between candy and actual tobacco products.
Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in local correctional facilities for the screening of visitors and staff in addition to incarcerated individuals.
Relates to the language which must be included in mortgage foreclosure notices; requires lenders, assignees, and mortgage loan servicers to evidence strict compliance with such notice requirements as pertinent.
Authorizes municipalities in the county of Orange to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy in accordance with applicable law.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Dairy Month in New York. It aims to honor the dairy industry and acknowledge the work of the state's dairy farmers, who are a significant part of New York's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the economic importance of dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products for the public.
