This bill prevents insurance companies from denying policy renewals or issuing new policies solely because a privately owned vehicle is used for volunteer firefighting or nonprofit social service transportation. It directly affects individuals and organizations that rely on these vehicles for charitable or government-mandated transport duties, ensuring they are not penalized at the insurance stage for their volunteer work. The law requires insurers to evaluate these applications based on standard risk factors rather than the vehicle's specific use for public service. This change aims to remove financial barriers for those providing essential community support through volunteer efforts.
Authorizes Simcray Holdings, LLC. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school taxes.
This bill authorizes the town of Lancaster in Erie County to impose a new occupancy tax of up to three percent on guests staying in hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The tax applies only to overnight visitors who do not live in the facility for at least 90 consecutive days, while exempting government entities and certain non-profit organizations. Revenue collected from this tax would be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The legislation allows the town to set its own rules for collecting the tax, filing returns, and enforcing payments, with the authority to enact this tax lasting for a maximum of three years at a time.
Provides for a line of duty disability presumption for any condition of impairment of health caused by diseases of the lung, resulting in total or partial disability or death of certain deputy sheriff members of a retirement system in certain cities.
This bill establishes a legal presumption that heart diseases causing disability or death among deputy sheriffs in cities with one million or more residents were incurred while performing their duties. It applies specifically to officers hired through competitive civil service lists who passed a physical exam that did not reveal any signs of heart conditions at the time of entry. Under this new rule, these officers would automatically qualify for a pension equal to three-fourths of their final average salary unless the city can provide strong evidence proving the condition existed before they started work. The legislation explicitly excludes workers' compensation and labor law cases from this presumption.
This bill establishes a fixed cap on the number of commercial food fish licenses and crab permits available for the years 2018 through 2029. It sets specific numerical limits for each year, starting with a calculated increase in 2018 and maintaining that total number for the subsequent decade. To manage the allocation of these limited licenses, the law prioritizes current license holders and restricts new licenses to individuals who meet strict income thresholds or complete an apprenticeship program. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure veterans and certain other groups are not unfairly excluded from the income-based eligibility criteria.
This bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage Atlantic Cod populations until December 31, 2029. The change updates the existing legal timeframe for this specific fish species, allowing the department to continue its oversight and management efforts under current rules. By amending the Environmental Conservation Law, the legislation ensures that the department retains its power to regulate Atlantic Cod fishing and conservation activities for an additional period. The act takes effect immediately upon passage, providing continuity in the management of this marine resource.
This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage black sea bass populations until December 31, 2029. It allows the department to set specific rules for fishing, such as size limits, catch limits, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions, provided these rules are no less strict than current state laws and align with federal and regional fishery plans. The legislation directly affects commercial and recreational fishermen by establishing a longer timeframe for the state to implement and adjust management strategies for this species. It takes effect immediately upon passage, giving the department the flexibility to regulate how black sea bass are taken, landed, and sold within the state.
Provides that after an alternate juror has been substituted, the jury shall deliberate anew on all issues submitted to the jury at the outset of deliberations; exempts issues for which a verdict was already rendered.
Prohibits unclaimed human remains from being buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless such remains have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and for a period of time thereafter as specified by the commissioner of health.
Provides for eligibility of certain participants in the New York City employees retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members.
Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.
