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NY A07260

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Addie Jenne

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 353 to authorize the development and encouragement of plans for assistance and benefits for veterans who experience military sexual trauma while on active duty or during military training.

  • Modifies Executive Law Section 358 to require local veterans' service agencies to inform and assist veterans and armed forces members regarding matters pertaining to military sexual trauma experienced during active duty or military training.

  • Expands the duties of local veterans' service agencies to include military sexual trauma assistance alongside existing services for education, health, employment, and other veteran benefits.

Legislative Description

Requires veteran organizations to provide assistance to veterans which adequately addresses military sexual trauma experienced by veterans due to their military service.

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

6/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs6/10/2015
Rules6/1/2015
Veterans' Affairs5/1/2015

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