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NY A09585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Hunter

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Revives and extends the statute of limitations for legal actions involving injury or death caused by exposure to phenoxy herbicides during military service in Indo-China from February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975
  • Allows actions that would have been barred due to expired limitations periods to be commenced and prosecuted
  • Extends the deadline to file such actions from June 16, 2018 to June 16, 2020
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Extends time limitations for certain actions relating to phenoxy herbicide exposure.

Last Action

signed chap.82

7/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs3/6/2018
Veterans' Affairs1/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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