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NY A08114

Bill

Status

Engrossed

7/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Didi Barrett

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 353 to require the Division of Veterans' Services to provide information on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through mental health and substance abuse resource portals on its website.

  • Mandates that division portals include virtual links to relevant federal and state government programs and information on suicide prevention, peer outreach and support, and services for physically disabled veterans.

  • Requires the Division to consult with the Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health, and Department of Labor in providing these resources.

  • Directs the Division to reference this information in its annual report to the Governor and Legislature and maintain and update the information annually.

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Directs the division of veterans' services to provide information regarding resources that are available to assist veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI); directs portals on the division's internet website.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/23/2020
Rules7/22/2020
Ways and Means7/15/2020
Veterans' Affairs6/3/2019

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