Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.
Requires a utilization review of a request for nursing home care after an inpatient hospital admission to be completed within 24 hours of the request.
Provides for review of bail data reports by the state commission on judicial conduct to study such reports for evidence of bias or prejudice by any judge or justice, and where appropriate based on such reports, to initiate, investigate, and hear complaints and otherwise comment on matters of bias and prejudice evidenced therein.
Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the handling fee that beverage deposit initiators must pay to dealers or redemption center operators from 3.5 cents to 4.5 cents per container. The additional payment is intended to cover the costs of collecting, sorting, and packaging empty containers for transport. The law specifies that this fee cannot be tied to any sales requirements and must be paid separately from refund value accounts. It is set to take effect immediately and will automatically expire on December 31, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires doctors and other health care providers to give information about health care proxies to patients receiving palliative care. It mandates that these professionals explain the benefits of appointing a health care agent and ensure a copy of the proxy is added to the patient's medical record. If a patient cannot understand the information due to lack of capacity, the provider must instead offer this counseling to the person authorized to make health decisions for them. The law also allows providers to arrange for a qualified specialist to deliver this information and counseling on their behalf.
Requires hospitals and residential health care facilities to implement a pressure ulcer prevention program; directs the commissioner of health to report on current reimbursement options to reduce pressure ulcers; provides for the establishment of a pressure ulcer prevention center of excellence.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Maria Dibble on her retirement after 40 years of service as Executive Director of the Southern Tier Independence Center. The document highlights her leadership in co-founding the organization, her advocacy for the Americans with Disabilities Act, and her work in expanding services for people with disabilities. It also notes her induction into the New York State Disability Rights Hall of Fame and her role in mentoring future advocates. The resolution concludes by expressing the legislative body's appreciation for her contributions and wishing her well in her future endeavors.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, New York. It does not change any laws or allocate new funds but instead serves as an official acknowledgment of the facility's contributions to science education and community engagement since 1974. The resolution highlights the observatory's extensive resources, such as its telescopes and labs, and its role in hosting educational events and partnerships with local schools. A copy of this resolution will be sent to the observatory to mark the milestone.
