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NY A09415
Bill
Status
10/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Enacts the "Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act" to address mental health and substance abuse issues among New York military personnel, particularly those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Requires the Veterans Affairs Commission to develop and update an interagency plan in consultation with the Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health, and Department of Labor addressing veteran and family mental health and substance abuse services
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Mandates the interagency plan address housing for veterans with physical or mental disabilities, suicide prevention, services for female veterans, disabled veterans, peer support programs, family emotional support services, employment assistance, and information coordination
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Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Director beginning one year after the act's effective date, with the Director submitting reports or summaries to the Governor
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Takes effect 30 days after enactment, with the initial interagency plan due no later than one year after the effective date
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act"; directs the veterans affairs commission to develop and update a New York state interagency plan to improve outreach, assessment and care for veterans and their families who are experiencing mental health, major depression and/or substance abuse problems; requires a report be issued each year after the effective date.
Last Action
approval memo.15
10/3/2012