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NY A00587
Bill
Status
6/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
William Magnarelli
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Veterans' Affairs to maintain three internet portals providing resources for veterans: one for mental health issues, one for substance abuse problems, and one for physical disabilities.
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Portals must include virtual links to appropriate federal and state governmental programs, information on suicide prevention, peer outreach and support services, and services addressing needs of physically disabled veterans.
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Authorizes the Division to consult with the Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health, and Department of Labor when developing portal content.
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Requires the Division to reference this portal information in its annual report to the Governor and Legislature, with information to be maintained and updated annually.
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Repeals subdivisions 6 and 7 of section 352 of the executive law relating to an interagency plan addressing veterans' and their families' needs.
Legislative Description
Requires the division of veterans' affairs to maintain mental health, substance abuse and physical disabilities portals on its website; repeals provisions providing for a New York state interagency plan addressing needs of veterans and their families.
Last Action
signed chap.48
6/19/2013