Authorizes and directs the public service commission and the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a study on peaker plant electric generating facilities on Long Island.
Requires the department of criminal justice services to monitor desk appearance tickets and report on the rate which principals appear in court on such tickets.
Requires certain colleges and universities vet all information displayed on their websites and marketing materials to ensure the information is accurate and impartial.
Requires online products targeted towards children provide features to protect child users including providing screen time controls, prohibiting the promotion of harmful or illegal activities, and removing features which inappropriately amplify the level of engagement a child user has with the online product.
Requires every department, bureau, board, commission, authority, or any other agency or instrumentality of the state, when relying on statistics in planning, policy enforcement and reporting, to base such planning, policy enforcement and reporting on the worst-case scenario.
Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.
Authorizes the imposition of bail for certain felony offenses involving the manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to sell synthetic opioids.