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NY S06685
Bill
Status
2/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lee Zeldin
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AI Summary
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Expands the veterans health care information program to include information on post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other brain-related injuries in addition to existing coverage of Agent Orange, Gulf War Syndromes, and toxic materials exposure.
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Requires the Department of Corrections to collect and maintain data on the military background and circumstances of incarcerated individuals, including branch of service, time period of service, and type of military discharge.
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Mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the number of inmates in state and local correctional facilities who have served in the United States Armed Forces, broken down by branch of service and discharge type.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with required regulations to be promulgated by the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides additional benefits for veterans; provides for services and counseling related to post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries; requires reports to the legislature concerning the number of veterans who are incarcerated.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A2189A
6/18/2014