Relates to updating school concussion management and response protocols; requires that the injured student have returned to a full class schedule without academic accommodations prior to resuming athletic activity.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5503) prohibits discrimination based on a person's height or weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It amends New York's Executive Law to add height and weight as protected characteristics under existing anti-discrimination statutes, making it illegal for employers, housing providers, and public spaces to deny opportunities or services based on these factors. The law includes exceptions for federal requirements and reasonable accommodations that allow individuals to perform job duties. It also explicitly prohibits harassment related to height or weight and clarifies that employers must demonstrate they had no alternative accommodations before applying height/weight standards.
Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.
Relates to the hospitalization, care coordination, and assisted outpatient treatment for persons with mental illness by qualified clinical examiners or qualified mental health professionals; defines qualified clinical examiner and qualified mental health professional.
Extends provisions relating to establishing the New York city musical and theatrical production tax credit and establishing the New York state council on the arts cultural program fund; relates to the New York city musical and theatrical production tax credit.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public schools to integrate eating disorder prevention education into health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It mandates age-appropriate instruction designed to foster healthy self-image and prepare students for healthy living, as part of existing nutrition programs. Schools must develop this curriculum with guidance from eating disorder centers, as permitted by the commissioner. The law takes effect September 1st following its enactment.
Directs the department of taxation and finance to create and implement an online program which will enable each New York state taxpayer to prepare and electronically file such taxpayer's federal and state income tax returns free of charge.
Requires a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older to report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Maddy summaryS 5007, the "Dark Skies Protection Act," requires all outdoor lighting fixtures (including those on homes, businesses, and public spaces) to be shielded by January 1, 2028, to reduce light pollution. The law aims to protect the night sky for wildlife, safety, and energy conservation while exempting essential uses like airport lighting, emergency services, and certain safety-focused fixtures. Municipalities may adopt stricter rules than the state law, and property owners face civil penalties for noncompliance (up to $1,000 for commercial properties after repeated violations). The bill directly affects all property owners and businesses using outdoor lighting across the state.
Modifies the safe landings for youth leaving foster care act or safe landings act to allow for the conversion of certain motions to become motions to return a respondent to foster care.
