Directs NYSERDA to establish a wireless electric vehicle charging program to research and provide incentives to eligible entities for projects to construct, install, or improve existing wireless charging infrastructure and technology for electric vehicles, including performance, safety, electromagnetic compatibility, interoperability, development, and testing of wireless charging.
This bill requires all public transportation terminals in New York (including airports, bus stations, and train stations open to the general public) to install assistive listening systems and visual emergency alarms for people who are hard of hearing or deaf. Key provisions mandate real-time captioning for announcements, clear signage with universal symbols, and specific technology like induction loops or infrared systems, alongside visual alarms for emergencies that avoid flashing lights. Facilities must comply within 36 months of the law's effective date, excluding private-use terminals like those owned exclusively by companies. The law defines "public-use" terminals as those available without prior owner approval and specifies technical standards developed by state councils.
Requires warning labels on social media platforms which provide an addictive feed, autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and/or push notifications; directs the commissioner of mental health to design the warning label.
Bill A 8262 authorizes counties that do not have a newspaper published within their borders to post official local laws and notices via the internet. This bill exempts those specific counties from the current requirement to designate a newspaper for such publications. Instead, these counties would be permitted to use an official county website or another state-run digital platform for public announcements.
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Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Amherst, county of Erie for lease to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement and operation of a wireless communications tower.
This bill establishes a process to automatically identify and enroll eligible participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). It requires the SNAP application to offer a separate consent option for participants to allow their information to be shared between the state offices managing SNAP and MSP. The bill mandates monthly automated data matching to identify eligible individuals, who will then be automatically enrolled in MSP within 45 days of eligibility confirmation. Participants will receive written notification of their enrollment and information about the program's benefits.
Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state for: compliance with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act, upgrading heating, ventilation or air conditioning to be more energy efficient, including, but not limited to upgrading to an active solar heating system; installing solar panels or other sources of alternative energy; improving broadband accessibility and reliability; upgrading technology so that it is more resistant to security risks; structural improvements, including, but not limited to windows, roofs, foundations and walls; purchasing hybrid or electric school buses; and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.
Establishes the wellness program privacy act; requires employers and insurers to take certain measures to protect the security of wellness program participants' private information.
Creates the women and high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs grant program; encourages and assists women to enter high-wage, high-demand occupations including but not limited to trades, science, technology, engineering, and math; makes an appropriation therefor.
This bill establishes a state-funded program to provide peer support for healthcare workers' mental health. It creates a grant program through the Office of Mental Health, allowing eligible organizations (like hospitals or community groups) to apply for up to $250,000 each to develop peer-to-peer mental health support programs. The program requires training for peer volunteers in areas like stress and suicide prevention, while prohibiting the collection of personal health data from workers seeking support. The state appropriates $10 million to fund the program, which takes effect immediately. The bill directly affects healthcare workers by expanding access to confidential mental health support through their peers.
