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NY A08390
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Establishes a toll-free telephone number to serve as a clearinghouse for veterans, active armed forces members in New York (including National Guard), and their families to obtain referrals to benefits and services
- Designates the toll-free number to also function as a crisis line modeled on the federal Veterans Crisis Line to respond to veterans in crisis
- Requires staffing by employees or trained volunteers of the Division of Veterans' Services on weekdays during regular business hours and weekends/holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Maintains existing toll-free hotline providing information about health care providers and treatment centers with expertise in military service-related illnesses
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to providing a help/crisis line to assist veterans.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/8/2020
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs6/15/2019
Full Bill Text
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