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NY A03907
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Tenney
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AI Summary
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Creates a centralized Veterans' Clearinghouse database within the Division of Veterans' Affairs to collect information on veterans residing in New York and state or federal benefits they receive or are eligible for.
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Requires the Division of Veterans' Affairs to establish a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs to share information identifying veterans eligible for federal benefits.
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Mandates state and local agencies providing assistance related to veteran status—including assessor units, the Higher Education Services Corporation, state veterans' homes, and county/city veterans' service agencies—submit quarterly reports to the clearinghouse with veteran identification information.
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Protects all veteran information in the clearinghouse as confidential personal information under Public Officers Law Article 6-A and requires compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Directs the Director of Veterans' Affairs to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Creates a veterans' clearinghouse for purposes of identifying veterans eligible for benefits; requires the division of veterans' affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the US department of veterans' affairs that allows sharing of information; requires entities of the state and political subdivisions thereof to report information regarding veterans receiving aid to the clearinghouse; provides that such entities make such reports on a quarterly basis; provides that disclosure of any information held by the clearinghouse comply with article 6-A of the public officers law; provides that collection and maintenance of such information comply with HIPAA; provides that the director of veterans' affairs shall promulgate rules and regulation to implement the clearinghouse.
Last Action
held for consideration in veterans' affairs
5/17/2016