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NY A08097
Bill
Status
11/12/2019
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Establishes definitions for "qualifying condition" (PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma) and "discharged LGBT veteran" (person discharged less than honorably due to sexual orientation, gender identity, or related conduct) in Executive Law § 350.
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Expands veteran status throughout New York law to include veterans with qualifying conditions who received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable, and discharged LGBT veterans with such discharges, in addition to honorably discharged veterans.
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Applies expanded veteran status to civil service employment, education benefits, property tax exemptions, burial assistance, professional licensing, vehicle registration, and numerous other state benefits and programs.
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Requires the Division of Veterans' Services to develop standardized forms to confirm qualifying conditions and establish consistent processes to verify discharged LGBT veteran status.
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Takes effect one year after enactment, with immediate authorization for implementing rules and regulations.
Legislative Description
Relates to discharged LGBT veterans; defines "LGBT veteran" and "qualifying condition"; adds veterans who have qualifying conditions or who are discharged as an LGBT veteran to certain provisions that apply to veterans who have been honorably discharged or released from military service.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.490
11/12/2019