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NY A05514
Bill
Status
4/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Cusick
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AI Summary
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State agencies and political subdivisions providing assistance in health, mental health, family services, criminal justice, or employment must solicit information from clients about military service or family members' military service
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All new forms created after the effective date must include two questions: "Have you served in the United States Armed Forces?" and "Has someone in your family served in the United States Military?"
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Individuals identifying as veterans or family members of veterans must be informed that the Division of Veterans' Affairs and local veterans service agencies provide assistance regarding federal and state benefits
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Information about military status provided by clients shall be protected as personal confidential material and used only for diagnosis, treatment, assessment, and referrals to the Division of Veterans' Affairs
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The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with implementing rules and regulations to be promulgated by the effective date
Legislative Description
Relates to use of personal confidential information received from veterans or family members of veterans receiving services from the state and political subdivisions thereof.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
3/16/2016