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NY A01804

Bill

Status

Passed

11/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the veterans health care information program to include spina bifida and specific mental and physical health issues including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other brain-related injuries.

  • Extends health care information program benefits to children of veterans, in addition to veterans and their surviving spouses.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to collect, maintain, and analyze data on the military background and circumstances of individuals under its jurisdiction who served in the United States armed forces.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for implementing rules and regulations.

Legislative Description

Requires the veterans health care information program to provide information concerning health issues to veteran's children; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to maintain records regarding the military background of certain individuals under its jurisdiction.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.485

11/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/5/2019
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/24/2019
Veterans' Affairs1/17/2019

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