Authorizes a member to obtain up to three years of service credit for prior paid police service within the United States with an accredited police agency outside of the state of New York; requires a member to have at least five years of credited service to be eligible to receive such credit.
Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.
Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.
Authorizes the investigation of fraudulent activities with regard to individuals operating motor vehicles without insurance; increases the civil penalty for forging insurance documents; creates the crime of offering a false application for motor vehicle insurance or registration.
Authorizes the superintendent of financial services to hire a consultant to assist with reviewing any rate or form filing submitted to the superintendent.
Requires insurance policies which cover certain water or water-borne material damage also cover certain damage caused directly or indirectly by an excluded peril contributing concurrently or in any sequence.