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NY A03026
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Calhoun
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Health Law Section 3441-a to require funeral directors and funeral firms to post an informational sign in at least twelve point conspicuous print notifying families of deceased veterans about available services and benefits
- Funeral directors must inform families how to obtain veteran benefits when posting the sign
- Maintains existing requirement that funeral directors furnish a United States flag free of charge for casket covering upon request for eligible deceased veterans
- Applies to all persons licensed as funeral directors or funeral firms under Public Health Law
- Takes effect one hundred eighty days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires funeral directors to post signs, in at least twelve point conspicuous print, relating to the benefits afforded to deceased veterans and their families and how to obtain such benefits.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs1/21/2011
Full Bill Text
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