Directs the commissioner of health to do a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.
Requires the Empire State Development Corporation, in consultation with the department of agriculture and markets and the office of new Americans to conduct a study on the economic impact of the establishment of kitchen incubators; requires a report to the governor and the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows physician assistants to officially serve as primary care practitioners within Medicaid managed care plans. By amending state social services law, it expands the list of qualified medical providers that managed care organizations must include when arranging access to care for participants. The legislation updates legal definitions to explicitly recognize physician assistants alongside physicians and nurse practitioners for these specific roles. Although the bill passed the legislature, it was vetoed by the governor and did not become law.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the rules for validating legal documents like property deeds and oaths that are signed outside of New York State but within the United States. It allows various officials, such as judges, mayors, and notaries, to perform these acknowledgments in other states or territories, and it simplifies the paperwork needed to record these documents in New York. Specifically, the law removes the requirement for a separate certificate of conformity when a notary or other designated officer from the location where the document was signed performs the act. Additionally, the bill updates procedures for oaths and affirmations taken outside the state to ensure they are treated as valid if accompanied by the proper certification.
Deems a person who engages in sexual conduct during the period of their probation with his or her supervising probation officer as being incapable of consent.
Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.
Enacts the "New York wildlife crossing act"; directs the department of transportation and the New York state thruway authority to identify sites along all highways, thruways and parkways in the state where wildlife crossings are most needed to increase public safety and improve habitat connectivity and create a priority list of wildlife opportunity areas where federal grant monies may be available to implement the top five projects identified.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to conduct a study on non-rental fees charged by landlords of rent-regulated housing. The study must gather data on common fees, their amounts, how they are calculated, and any other relevant information before submitting a report to the legislature by April 1, 2025. The legislation affects landlords of regulated apartments and tenants who may be subject to these additional charges, though it does not ban or change the fees themselves. Ultimately, the bill requires the state agency to investigate these practices and provide findings to lawmakers, but it was vetoed by the governor and did not become law.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Alzheimer's disease outreach and education program within the state's public health system. It directs health officials to identify dementia cases in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities while expanding community support services like caregiver groups and respite care. The program will also provide resources and information on dementia-related matters to the public. The legislation becomes effective approximately six months after the governor signs it into law.
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.
