Sen. James Skoufis
Sponsored bills
Relates to direct interstate and intrastate cider shipments; establishes requirements regarding age verification and shipping limits.
Requires batteries for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be tested and approved by certain testing laboratories.
Requires the commissioner of health to establish regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides.
Protects wolves by requiring animals which could be wolves be submitted for a DNA test and, when determined to be wolves, requiring the department take action to protect wolves from being taken in the future.
Defines the term "veteran" and "member of a Gold Star family" for the free use of campsites.
Provides that any resident of Rockland county or Orange county shall not be charged a toll for entry into or remaining in the central business district in New York city.
Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.
Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.