Authorizes the governor and lieutenant-governor, commissioner of general services, secretary of state, comptroller, attorney general, and members of the legislature, provided that such request does not impact upon the department's ability to manage its facilities as determined by the director of the facility, to visit any facility designated by the commissioner of mental health for care and treatment.
Enacts the "tenants organizing act"; allows tenants' groups, committees or other tenants' organizations to invite outside guests or visitors including elected officials, services providers, housing lawyers, etc. without being required to pay fees; defines "tenants' organization"; provides for activities that tenants' organizations can take part in; provides for the manner in how a tenants' organization is established.
Requires landlords of certain housing accommodations to include with all new and renewal leases, on any rent bills, including any electronic communication the informational material describing eligibility for and the benefits of the senior rent increase exemption program and the disability rent increase exemption program.
Establishes the homeless protection act which designates certain offenses against homeless persons as hate crimes; includes the definition of homelessness.
Relates to instruction concerning traffic stops in pre-licensing courses to provide drivers with their responsibilities when stopped by a law enforcement officer.
Provides for the placement of a discreet disability designation on non-driver identification cards, drivers' licenses and learners' permits; makes technical and conforming changes.
Enacts the Infant Vision Information, Education and Wellness Act; creates the newborn vision screening advisory committee; provides for newborn and infant vision screening; requires reporting.