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NY A10068
Bill
Status
6/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Addie Jenne
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 353 to require the state veterans' service agency to develop and encourage plans for assistance and benefits for veterans who experience military sexual trauma while on active duty or during military training
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Modifies Executive Law Section 358 to add military sexual trauma assistance as a duty of local veterans' service agencies, alongside existing duties related to education, health services, employment, and other veteran support matters
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Requires local veterans' service agencies to inform veterans and their families about matters pertaining to military sexual trauma experienced during active duty or military training
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with rules and regulations to be promulgated by the effective date
Legislative Description
Requires veteran organizations to provide assistance to veterans which adequately addresses military sexual trauma experienced by veterans due to their military service.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/12/2012