NY A09541

Requires intake forms for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and homeless shelters to ask military service status using the specific question: "Have you ever served in the military?"

Prohibits the use of the phrase "Are you a veteran?" or similar language on intake forms for admission or residency

Directs the Division of Veterans' Services to coordinate with the Department of Health, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of Mental Health, and other relevant state agencies to implement these requirements

Authorizes the state director to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary rules and regulations