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NY A02739
Bill
Status
6/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charles Lavine
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AI Summary
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Expands the veterans health care information program to include information on spina bifida and specific mental and physical health issues including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other brain-related injuries for veterans, their surviving spouses, and children of veterans.
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Requires the Department of Corrections to collect, maintain, and analyze data on the military background and circumstances of incarcerated individuals who served in the United States armed forces.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary rules and regulations to be promulgated by the effective date.
Legislative Description
Provides additional benefits for veterans; provides for services and counseling related to post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries; requires reports to the legislature concerning the number of veterans who are incarcerated.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
3/19/2018