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NY A02920
Bill
Status
2/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Sweeney
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AI Summary
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State and political subdivision agencies providing services in health, mental health, family services, criminal justice, or employment must solicit information from clients about military service or family connections to veterans
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New forms created after the effective date must include two questions: "Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?" and "Has someone in your family served in the United States Military?"
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Individuals identifying as veterans or family members of veterans must be informed about assistance available through the Division of Veterans' Affairs and local veterans service agencies
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Military status and veteran information provided to agencies shall be protected as personal confidential material and used only for diagnosis, treatment, assessment, and referral to veterans benefits services
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Act takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with implementing regulations required by the effective date
Legislative Description
Relates to use of personal confidential information received from veterans or family members of veterans receiving services from the state and political subdivisions thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/24/2012