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NY A02140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Aravella Simotas

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 353 to add new subdivision 12-b authorizing the Division of Veterans' Affairs to provide for interment of unclaimed remains of veterans in cooperation with veterans service organizations
  • Requires the State Director to consult with veterans service organizations to analyze the scope of unclaimed veteran remains issues
  • Defines "unclaimed remains of a veteran" as the remains of a veteran considered unclaimed under New York State law and/or any other U.S. state law
  • 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

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/9/2013

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