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NY A01827

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Mental Hygiene Law to require the commissioner to disseminate information to veterans about Department of Veterans Affairs facilities offering treatment, counseling, and resources for military sexual trauma.

  • Information must cover VA Medical Centers, outpatient clinics, community-based outpatient clinics, vet centers, and other VA facilities providing military sexual trauma services.

  • Requires the office to post information on its website with links to both the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website and the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs website.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the commissioner required to promulgate necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides information on where to seek help regarding sexual trauma in the military.

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs3/19/2018
Veterans' Affairs1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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