Permits students of SUNY, CUNY, or state-funded institutions of higher education to observe certain holidays without facing academic repercussions, provided they submit written notice of their intention to observe such holidays.
Expands eligibility for victims and survivors of crime to access victim compensation funds by removing the mandatory law enforcement reporting requirement, providing alternative forms of evidence that would show that a qualifying crime was committed and the confidentiality of certain records.
Eliminates from the class A misdemeanor of theft of services, the avoidance of payment for railroad, subway, bus or other public transportation services; allows for community service in lieu of a civil penalty for certain offenders of theft of transit services.
Relates to penalties for violations of article fifteen of the executive law committed by mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers; includes such violations as grounds for suspension or revocation of license or registration.
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to create a centralized database of companies and organizations that can be part of the state's emergency response system to provide goods and services during a period of emergency or disaster declared by the governor.
Relates to providing a space on a certificate of title for an owner to designate a beneficiary to whom the vehicle shall be transferred upon the death of the owner.
Establishes that a person is guilty of arson when he damages a building or motor vehicle by fire or explosion in the course of the commission or attempted commission of a felony.
Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption to certain volunteers who live in that municipality but who serve in neighboring municipalities.
Authorizes the office of special investigation to inspect serious physical injuries that may have resulted in death, or did result in paralysis, comatose, brain damage, or any other life threatening grave bodily injury as determined by the attorney general.