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NY A04904
Bill
Status
2/9/2011
Primary Sponsor
Aravella Simotas
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 353 by adding a new subdivision 12-a authorizing the Division of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the interment of unclaimed remains of veterans in cooperation with veterans service organizations.
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Requires the State Director to consult with veterans service organizations to analyze the scope of the issue of unclaimed veteran remains.
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Defines "unclaimed remains of a veteran" as the remains of a veteran that are considered unclaimed under the laws of New York or any other state of the United States.
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Takes effect on January 1st following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the division of veterans' affairs to provide for the interment of the unclaimed remains of veterans.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/4/2012