This bill clarifies the requirements for obtaining certificates of qualification for clinical laboratories and blood banks in New York. It specifies that applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including board certification and proof of skills to operate labs safely and accurately. The law directly affects lab operators seeking certification by setting clear standards for their qualifications and competence. The changes take effect alongside related legislation that was signed into law in February 2025.
This bill establishes the "Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program" within the Office for New Americans. It directly assists military-connected immigrants, including active service members, veterans (including LGBT veterans), reserve members, their family members (spouses, children, parents), and next-of-kin of service members who died in service. The key mechanism designates liaisons between military offices (like the Division of Military and Naval Affairs) and the Office for New Americans to refer eligible individuals to existing immigration legal services, including citizenship assistance. The program coordinates with federal agencies and community partners to help intended recipients navigate immigration processes, and requires annual reporting on program activity and demographics.
Requires reporting and posting by assisted living facilities relating to quality measures and information concerning rates, rent, and service fees; requires a scoring system of the assisted living quality reporting.
This bill creates a new "I Love NY Historic Small Business" niche brand to promote small businesses listed on New York's historic business registry (under Parks Law §14.11). It requires the state tourism department to develop guidelines for using the brand, allowing free licensing to tourism agencies, local governments, and nonprofits. The department must also report annually on marketing efforts, licensing, and the brand's effectiveness in boosting tourism and supporting historic businesses. A new grant program provides up to $50,000 annually to counties or thematic tourism groups for integrated marketing campaigns using the brand. The bill directly affects historic small businesses and tourism promotion entities across New York.
Eliminates the requirement of conducting a study on the number of children in foster care who have a disability; makes technical changes to certain provisions of law.
Requires the department of health to require all maternal healthcare facilities to include and/or post on the maternal healthcare facility's webpage, lobby, and patient waiting areas information stating a birthing parent is allowed to have a doula present in the maternal health care facility for delivery and/or inpatient care post-delivery.
This bill (A 2058) creates a state maternity care coordinator role to improve support for pregnant and postpartum veterans in New York. The coordinator must facilitate coordination between the VA, state health agencies, hospitals, and maternity care providers (like obstetricians and midwives) to address veteran-specific health needs. Key provisions require the coordinator to disseminate information about conditions affecting veteran mothers, develop referral systems for veterans with service-connected disabilities, and promote the federal Veterans Community Care Program. The bill also repeals outdated sections and updates screening tools for providers. Signed into law on February 14, 2025, it directly affects veterans accessing maternity care and the healthcare providers serving them.
This bill requires automobile brokers to provide consumers with a clear "Notice of Cancellation" form attached to every contract. It gives consumers three days to cancel a purchase without penalty, or until the car is delivered - whichever comes first - and guarantees a full refund if delivery is delayed beyond 30 days (unless caused by the consumer). The form must be easily detachable and include specific cancellation instructions mailed to the broker. This directly affects consumers buying vehicles through brokers, strengthening their right to cancel transactions under New York law.
Clarifies that the department of corrections is not required to obtain and input into its electronic record-keeping applications any individual's otherwise uncollected former legal name or any alias; amends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.
Defines "model management group"; provides for the registration process for model management groups; provides for exemption from registration requirements for model management companies and groups.
Requires operating manuals for micromobility devices, bicycles with electric assist and limited use motorcycles powered by lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-ion batteries intended for use in such devices.
This bill (A 428) protects New York users of paid online dating services by setting clear consumer safeguards. It limits subscription contracts to $1,000 total (with exceptions for short-term plans), bans requiring forced add-on services (like grooming), and guarantees a minimum number of matches per month for paid plans over $25. Users gain the right to cancel without penalty if matches aren't delivered for two months, receive a refund (minus a small fee), and get their personal data deleted or returned upon cancellation. The law directly affects all paid online dating platforms operating in New York, ensuring transparency and reducing deceptive practices.
