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NY A04298
Bill
Status
2/2/2017
Primary Sponsor
Aravella Simotas
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AI Summary
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Changes the requirement for counties and New York City from "may request" to "shall request" a congressionally chartered veterans' organization to arrange funeral and burial services for deceased veterans with no funds, insurance, or designated next of kin.
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Applies to veterans as defined in Public Health Law section 4203 who died leaving insufficient funds or insurance to cover funeral and burial expenses.
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Requires the request be made to a congressionally chartered veterans' organization within the county or city where the veteran resided at the time of death.
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Takes effect on January 1 following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Directs counties and the city of New York to contact a veterans' organization to provide for the disposition of the unclaimed remains of a deceased veteran when such veteran has no next of kin to other person designated to provide for the disposition of his or her remains.
Last Action
print number 4298a
6/13/2018