Toby Ann Stavisky's Legislation

S639-2013: Removes cancer screening deductibles, copayments and coinsurance sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: INSURANCE | Search
Removes cancer screening deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. Read more...

S640-2013: Provides for mandatory revocation of drivers license for certain convictions under the penal law sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides for the mandatory revocation of a driver's license for certain convictions under the penal law, followed by a period of one year of operating with a probationary license; such license would permit operation of a vehicle for employment, education, medical and dental purposes only. Read more...

S641-2013: Expands definition of place of public accommodation sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Expands definition of place of public accommodation, resort or amusement in relation to unlawful discriminatory practices. Read more...

S642-2013: Requires drug manufacturers to collect unused and expired drugs from hospitals and residential health care facilities for safe disposal sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: HEALTH | Search
Requires drug manufacturers to collect unused and expired drugs from hospitals and residential health care facilities for environmentally sound disposal thereof. Read more...

S643-2013: Creates the victim notification act to provide information relating to the criminal justice system; repealer sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: CODES | Search
Enacts the victim notification act to provide crime victims with the right of notification of the criminal justice process and other matters affecting their interests as a crime victim; enacts procedures to implement such right and details the specific information to be made available to the crime victim; requires police officers and district attorneys or employees of district attorneys to provide victims to the best of their ability with information about financial and social services assistance available. Read more...

S644-2013: Reduces from one-third to one-fourth of income the applicability of the senior citizens' rent increase exemption sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: AGING | Search
Provides that the tax abatements for certain rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens commonly known as the senior citizens' rent increase exemption (SCRIE) shall be applicable where the rent constitutes more than one-fourth rather than one-third of the tenant's income. Read more...

S646-2013: Requires notice of cancellation and renewal of insurance policies to be sent by registered or certified mail sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: INSURANCE | Search
Requires notice of cancellation or non-renewal of property/casualty insurance policies to be sent by an insurer to an insured by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Read more...

S647-2013: Permits access by a victim to the proceedings of a juvenile offender sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: CODES | Search
Permits access to a crime victim to information about status of case he or she was involved in and the right to participate in the proceedings of a juvenile offender. Read more...

S649-2013: Relates to actions by health care providers against patients sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: INSURANCE | Search
Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an outstanding bill that such health care provider failed to submit such insurance claim to the patient's insurer in a timely manner. Read more...

S650-2013: Establishes a cigarette butt recycling program sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Search
Establishes a cigarette butt recycling program. Read more...

S651-2013: Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS | Search
Awards annuity to recipients of purple heart medals, who are identified as recipients under executive order 11016 and are New York state residents, annually for the amount of one thousand dollars. Read more...

S1295-2013: Prohibits the discontinuance of utility service to multiple dwellings for non-payment of bills sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Search
Provides that no public utility shall discontinue gas, electric, steam or water service for non-payment of bills to an entire multiple dwelling but shall have all rights otherwise provided by law, including the right to file a lien against the property. Read more...

S1296-2013: Requires police accident reports to indicate whether the use of a mobile phone contributed to such vehicle accident sponsored by STAVISKY
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Requires police accident reports to indicate whether a mobile phone was in use at the time of such vehicle accident. Read more...

S1297-2013: Requires the MTA to file a copy of proposed station closings with various governmental agencies sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Requires the MTA to file a copy of proposed station closings with various governmental agencies; provides that the MTA hold a public hearing on any proposed closings; allows the MTA to not comply with the filing provisions for emergency repairs or repairs that cause the station to close for less than twenty-four hours. Read more...

S1298-2013: Limits cost-sharing responsibilities of participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: AGING | Search
Limits cost-sharing responsibilities of participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program for both comprehensive and catastrophic coverages to no more than five percent of the eligible participant's gross income. Read more...

S1299-2013: Provides a space on drivers licenses for health care proxy information sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: TRANSPORTATION | Search
Provides space on a driver's license for health care proxy information. Read more...

S1302-2013: Enacts the "automated external defibrillators access act" sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS | Search
Enacts the "automated external defibrillators access act"; requires all public buildings, stadiums, arenas and convention centers in cities with a population of over one million to be equipped with automated external defibrillators; requires employees to be trained in the use of such devices. Read more...

S1303-2013: Relates to the publication by the state of the receipt of unclaimed funds sponsored by STAVISKY
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Relates to the publication by the state of the receipt of unclaimed funds. Read more...

S1304-2013: Increases the income limits on the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program to $37,500 for single and $65,000 for married couples sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: AGING | Search
Increases the income limits on the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program to $37,500 for single and $65,000 for married couples. Read more...

S1305-2013: Relates to charges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization sponsored by STAVISKY
Committee: HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Search
Relates to charges for the installation or use of certain appliances in housing accommodations subject to rent control and rent stabilization; requires landlords to remove extra charges for appliances after the full cost has been recouped through rent payments. Read more...