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NY A08953

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

John McDonald

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 367 to increase annual annuity payments for gold star parents (parents of deceased veterans identified under 10 USC 1126)
  • Removes the previous cap of $1,000 per veteran on annual annuity payments
  • Establishes annual annuity increases tied to the Social Security Act Title II cost-of-living adjustment percentage effective December 1, 2014
  • Expands definition of "parent" to include mothers, fathers, stepparents, and adoptive parents
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.

Last Action

print number 8953a

6/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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