Relates to re-defining the term physically helpless to mean an individual who is physically unable to communicate affirmative consent through words or clear actions that offer permission and a willingness to engage in sexual activity.
Relates to providing ten million dollars annually to be used for the provision of grants related to the expansion and support of crisis intervention services and diversion programs.
Directs the commissioner of health to do a comprehensive assessment of the existing methodology used to determine payment for early intervention screenings, evaluations, services and service coordination; directs recommendations on reimbursement methodology as well as needs under the program.
Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the United States department of veterans affairs are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs.
Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact (Part A); adopts the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact (Part B); adopts the counseling compact model legislation, approved on December fourth, two thousand twenty by the advisory group formed by the national center for interstate compacts (Part C).
Permits mentoring programs to conduct background clearances of prospective employees and volunteers to determine whether any such person has been reported for child abuse or maltreatment or is on the sex offender registry.
Permits a military spouse to practice an occupation upon submission of licensure, certification or registration to practice an equivalent occupation issued by any other state; provided the licensure standards are not lower than those of this state.