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NY A09104

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Philip Ramos

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Revives and extends the statute of limitations for causes of action involving injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides
  • Applies to service members of the United States armed forces in Indo-China between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975
  • Extends the deadline for commencing legal actions from June 16, 2012 to June 16, 2014
  • Covers claims that would have been barred prior to June 16, 1985 due to expiration of the applicable period of limitation
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends time limitations for certain actions relating to injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides while serving as a member of the armed forces of the United States in Indo-China from February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975.

Last Action

signed chap.69

6/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/29/2012
Codes1/31/2012
Veterans' Affairs1/20/2012

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