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NY A03083
Bill
Status
1/26/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael DenDekker
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AI Summary
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Adds Executive Law § 368-a to define "agent in control of the disposition of remains" as a person designated to control a deceased veteran's remains who has knowledge of the veteran's desire for burial in a veterans' cemetery and can provide evidence of military service.
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Permits any agent in control of a deceased veteran's remains to request burial in a veterans' cemetery, notwithstanding any conflicting local law, rule, or regulation.
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Amends Public Health Law § 4201 to clarify that a close friend or relative reasonably familiar with the decedent's wishes may serve as the agent in control of disposition of remains, removing the requirement for a written statement.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/3/2018