Allows for treatment costing less than $1,500 to be done without prior approval, and more clearly defines the list of "pre-authorized procedures" as a floor on treatment as opposed to its current status as a ceiling; allows non-network providers of testing to be compensated at the provider network rate negotiated by the carrier.
Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to conduct a study on domestic violence in the transgender community with a focus on Black transgender women.
Relates to the annual maintenance allowance received by employees of the unified court system who are required to wear an employer-approved blazer; categorizes such allowance as compensation for retirement purposes, rather than part of the employee's basic annual salary.
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.
Increases the number of traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices that may be installed in New York city to six hundred intersections; extends certain provisions authorizing photo-monitoring devices until December 1, 2027.
Relates to the city charter referendum process; repeals certain provisions regarding the adoption of a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission which limit the submission of questions to a city's qualified electors; eliminates the rule that provides that whenever a city charter commission puts a proposal on the local ballot, all other local referendum proposals are barred from the ballot.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires courts to report extreme risk protection orders to a statewide computerized registry and various law enforcement agencies. Under the new rules, judges must notify these entities and provide copies of both temporary and final orders within one business day of issuance. The legislation also mandates that courts promptly report any changes to these orders, such as amendments, revocations, or the restoration of firearm rights. Additionally, courts must submit specific demographic data electronically to the state division of criminal justice services when transmitting these reports.
Maddy summaryThis New York bill requires licensed firearms dealers to display and distribute specific written warnings to customers about the dangers of keeping weapons in the home. The warnings must state that access to firearms increases the risk of suicide, death during domestic disputes, and accidental deaths, while also providing the national suicide prevention lifeline number. Dealers must post these notices at their sales locations and give copies to buyers at the time of purchase, while licensing officers must also provide the warning when issuing permits. Failure to comply with these requirements is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or up to 15 days in jail, with each day of non-compliance counted as a separate offense.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to explicitly define "pistol converters" as devices that allow a semi-automatic pistol to fire multiple rounds rapidly with a single trigger pull. It requires firearm dealers to implement specific security measures, such as inventory controls and background checks, to prevent the sale of these devices to prohibited individuals or for theft. Additionally, the law mandates that businesses take reasonable steps to stop customers from installing or using these converters on purchased firearms. The changes take effect immediately upon signing.
Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.
