Enacts the lab services accessibility act.
Enacts the lab services accessibility act.
Authorizes certain existing assisted living programs to expand capacity by nine or fewer beds under an expedited process.
Establishes an annual cost of living adjustment for human services programs indexed to inflation.
Provides "WiFi service" internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.
Provides further targeted inflationary increases for designated programs from the 2025-2026 state budget.
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a study of the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Includes outdoor nature-based childcare programs under the regulatory framework for child day care providers.