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NY A09808
Bill
Status
2/13/2020
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law by adding Section 368-a to authorize any "agent in control of the disposition of remains" to request burial of a deceased veteran in a veterans' cemetery.
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Defines "agent in control of the disposition of remains" as the person responsible for controlling a deceased veteran's remains who has knowledge of the veteran's desire for burial in a veterans' cemetery and can provide evidence of military service.
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Removes the requirement that a close friend or relative serving as agent in control of disposition must execute a written statement under Public Health Law Section 4201, subdivision 7.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
2/13/2020