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NY S01124
Bill
Status
Passed
11/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Marchione
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AI Summary
- Increases annual annuity compensation for gold star parents (parents of deceased veterans as defined in 10 USC 1126) beginning in 2019
- Removes the previous $1,000 per veteran annual annuity cap
- Establishes annual percentage adjustments equal to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs compensation and pension benefits increase from the previous year, rounded up to the nearest one-tenth of one percent with a minimum of 1 percent and maximum of 4 percent
- Requires the Director of Veterans' Affairs to publish the adjusted annuity amount by February 1st each year on the division's website and through other reasonable means
- Defines "parent" to include biological parents, stepparents, and adoptive parents
Legislative Description
Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.356
11/12/2018
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means6/12/2018
Rules5/15/2018
Finance2/13/2018
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/3/2018
Veterans' Affairs5/24/2017
Finance3/6/2017
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/6/2017
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