Requires that no person under four years of age shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained by a child restraint system; requires that no person four years of age or older but under age eight shall be a passenger in a taxi or livery unless such person is restrained in an appropriate child restraint system; establishes violations of such provisions shall be punished by a civil fine of up to fifty dollars.
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Prohibits drivers of a bus, taxi or livery from using hands-free mobile telephones; provides for certain exceptions.
Requires annual reports of legal settlement payments related to law enforcement activity; provides such report shall include, but not be limited to, monetary amounts, plaintiffs and named parties, and shall be published on the website of the comptroller.
Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.
Prohibits participation in torture and improper treatment of incarcerated persons by health care professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture or improper treatment of an incarcerated person; requires health care professionals to report torture and improper treatment.
Prohibits evidence concerning opinions, estimations, measures, or calculations of damages for lost earnings or impaired earning capacity resulting from personal injury or wrongful death shall not be reduced based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
Extends the prohibition on the eviction of residential tenants who have suffered financial hardship during the COVID-19 covered period through April 15, 2022.
Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.
Extends provisions of law authorizing political subdivisions to permit any public body to hold meetings remotely and without in-person access during the COVID-19 state disaster emergency.
Authorizes boards of elections to establish absentee ballot drop-off locations.