Enacts "new deal for SUNY: the New York state higher education equality act" to provide free tuition to students who attend SUNY who are enrolled in academic coursework and are on track to graduate; establishes the state university tuition fund to reimburse the state university of New York for the cost of tuition for students who are eligible for free tuition.
Establishes the historic preservation tax credit transfer program to provide flexibility and incentives for businesses which rehabilitate historic properties to further promote the development of affordable housing.
Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the division of state police; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; makes an appropriation therefor; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Requires the natural heritage trust to invest in funds pursuant to the prudent investor act; requires such trust's annual report to be submitted to the chairperson of the senate cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation committee and the chairperson of the assembly tourism, parks, arts and sports development committee.
Requires the dormitory authority of the state of New York to fulfill all outstanding monetary commitments made to any local government for a fiscal year prior to allocating any moneys to economic development grant programs for the following fiscal year.
This bill establishes a legal framework for the medical use of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms) in New York. It creates a grant program to fund psilocybin-assisted therapy for veterans, first responders, retired first responders, and low-income individuals, administered through the state health department. The law defines key terms, requires certification for healthcare providers offering therapy, and protects patients and practitioners from legal penalties for compliant medical use under state law. It also mandates biennial reports on the program's implementation and establishes regulations for safe clinical administration.
Extends the expiration of the authorization for the county of Seneca to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax for two years.
S 3779 increases the maximum number of academic years students can receive tuition assistance under New York's program from four to six years. It directly affects undergraduate students enrolled in eligible two- or four-year colleges who rely on this state-funded aid. The key change extends eligibility periods, with specific provisions for students in remedial programs (counted as five-year programs) and those transferring due to college closures (allowing up to two additional semesters). This update aligns the program with longer degree completion timelines common in higher education.
Enacts the nursing education support act to allocate additional funds to nursing programs at community colleges across New York state to expand capacity, improve program quality, and ensure a robust pipeline of skilled nurses to meet the state's healthcare needs.
Directs the department of environmental conservation, in conjunction with the department of health and the department of labor, to establish the municipal asbestos abatement grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for the abatement of asbestos in vacant and/or abandoned commercial properties; makes a $15,000,000 appropriation therefor.
