Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children; authorizes absentee voting for such offenders.
Relates to proof required for application of the distinguishing mark on veterans driver's licenses and non-driver IDs; conforms to federal law including National Guard members and reservists with 20 years of service as veterans.
Establishes the internet media freedom task force to study the practices and policies of social media companies that allow the posting of third-party content by users, as well as other issues relating to dissemination of such content, including but not limited to, forms of censorship employed by social media companies.
Establishes the healthcare workforce innovation fund for the purpose of expanding the direct care provider and home health aide workforce pipelines; makes appropriation.
Directs the commissioner of health to conduct an investigation of the department's performance, compliance and enforcement of applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and directives or executive orders, with respect to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in nursing homes, adult care facilities, and assisted living residences, and to propose a pandemic response plan for future disease outbreaks.
Relates to the failure to produce records in response to a FOIL request; criminalizes the failure to comply with the freedom of information law.
Prohibits a mandatory immunization against the coronavirus.
Directs the licensing authority in each county to process firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection within 14 days of receiving the application.
Requires the testing of newborns for spinal muscular atrophy; requires the department of health to educate the public and distribute informational materials on spinal muscular atrophy.
Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
