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NY A04667

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aravella Simotas

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 353 by adding a new subdivision 12-a 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 as an issue

  • 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 January 1st of the year following enactment

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

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/5/2015

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