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NY A09293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Buchwald

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "New York State Restoration of Honor Act" as a new Article 17-C in New York's executive law
  • Defines "discharged LGBT veteran" as a veteran discharged less than honorably due to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or related consensual conduct that was prohibited by armed forces at time of discharge
  • Creates eligibility framework for discharged LGBT veterans to access state benefits through the Division of Veterans' Affairs
  • Requires the state director of veterans' affairs to establish certification procedures for determining eligibility of discharged LGBT veterans
  • Authorizes cooperation and facility sharing with other state departments to implement the act

Legislative Description

Enacts the "New York State Restoration of Honor Act".

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

2/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/16/2016

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