Relates to protecting witnesses in criminal prosecutions from intimidation and threats by permitting the court to withhold disclosure of names and other information if the court finds on the record that such witness is subject to potential intimidation, violence or threats.
Prohibits state funding of any degree-granting institution of higher education if such institution permits terrorist organizations or activities in support of such organizations on campus; prohibits any student group or organization of receiving funding from the degree-granting institution if such group or organization directly or indirectly promotes, encourages, advocates, or engages in any terrorist advocacy or activities on campus.
Relates to requiring rate components for the non-capital component of rates of payment by governmental agencies for inpatient services provided by residential health care facilities to be updated no later than 1/1/2027, and every 5 years thereafter using the most currently available cost report data.
Allows for reimbursement of transportation costs for emergency care without prior authorization by the social services official including emergency medical transportation by an ambulance service certified under article 30 of the public health law; authorizes the commissioner of health to establish a reimbursement methodology to ensure providers are reimbursed.
Provides that any person interested in the grant or denial of discretionary release shall have the right to submit a written statement of views in support of or in opposition to the granting of discretionary release which the parole board may consider.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New York City public school buildings and grounds from being used to house migrants, either permanently or temporarily. It requires school districts to establish a formal policy banning such use under New York State education law. The law directly affects NYC public schools and their operations, preventing the repurposing of school facilities for migrant housing. The policy takes effect immediately but is set to expire when the relevant education law section reverts, per the bill's language.
Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs; defines impairment and intoxication; updates procedures for field testing of drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs to include the use of oral/bodily fluid tests; provides that refusal to submit to such field tests is specified to be a traffic infraction; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes the previous 10-visit or 30-day limit for licensed physical therapists treating patients without a physician referral. It directly affects physical therapists and their patients, allowing extended treatment without referral while adding new requirements: therapists must refer patients if symptoms suggest conditions outside their scope, maintain communication with primary care providers during treatment, and provide written notice to patients about potential insurance coverage issues without a referral. The law mandates this notice be documented in patient records. Patients may face uncovered costs if treatment occurs without a referral, as insurers typically require one for coverage.
Establishes the crime of doxing a police officer, peace officer, or state officer when a person knowingly makes restricted personal information about a police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer, publicly available with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or incite the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; or with the intent and knowledge that the restricted personal information will be used to threaten, intimidate, or facilitate the commission of a crime of violence against the police officer, peace officer, state officer, or a member of the immediate family of such officer; requires the posting of bail.
Establishes a home heating tax credit for qualified taxpayers with an income of $125,000 or less for single filers, or with a combined income of $250,000 or less for joint filers.
