We pass many important laws in the state Assembly. Please find highlights attached of legislation signed into law by the governor. I wanted to share them with you in case they have an interest to you or your family and friends.
| New Laws Taking Effect – May 2021 | |||
| Effective Date | Chapter | Bill Number | Summary |
| 5/10/21 | Ch. 257 of 2020 | A.8645 | Requires the commissioners of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Division of Criminal Justice Services to submit a report on the services provided to human trafficking survivors for the purpose of assessing the availability, utilization and necessity for such services. |
| 5/13/21 |
Ch. 89 of 2021
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A.1052-B | Authorizes and regulates personal care and enhanced compassionate care visitation at nursing homes and residential health care facilities during declared local or state health emergencies. |
| 5/16/21 | Ch. 56 of 2021
Part MM, Sec. 3 |
A.3006-C | Directs the Public Service Commission to review broadband and fiber optic services within the state. |
| 5/20/21 | Ch. 517 of 2019 | A.3822-D | Authorizes trained personnel to instill dilating eye drops to the surface of patients’ eyes under the supervision of a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist. |
| 5/29/21 | Ch. 304 of 2020 | A.5605-C | Establishes the right of publicity and provides for a private right of action for unlawful dissemination or publication of a sexually explicit depiction of an individual. |
| 5/31/21 | Ch. 310 of 2020
Ch. 43 of 2021 |
A.8146 | Creates a Crohn’s and Colitis Identification Card to allow people suffering from such illnesses to have access to restrooms. A signed statement by a health care provider or an identification card issued by a qualified nonprofit would serve as evidence to obtain such card. |
| 5/31/21 | Ch. 318 of 2020 | A.9538 | Requires Medicaid managed care plans to provide written notice of the name, address, phone number and website of the Department of Health designated independent consumer assistance program and the independent substance use disorder and mental health ombudsman on all notices of adverse determinations, grievances and appeals. |
| 5/31/21 | Ch. 319 of 2020
Ch. 13 of 2021 |
A.9804 | Codifies into law State University of New York Educational Opportunity Centers. |
| 5/31/21 | Ch. 320 of 2020 Ch. 32 of 2021 | A.10194 | Permits the Correctional Association of New York to access, visit, inspect, and examine all state correctional facilities with 72 hours advance notice. |
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