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NY A10015

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 350, Subdivision 8 to expand who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma in veterans.

  • Removes the restriction limiting diagnoses to providers at United States Department of Veterans Affairs facilities.

  • Allows any individual licensed to provide health care services in New York State to make these diagnoses.

  • Requires the Division to develop a standardized form to confirm a veteran has a qualifying condition under this section.

  • Takes effect on the same date as Chapter 490 of the Laws of 2019.

Legislative Description

Relates to designating health care providers who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or an experience of military sexual trauma in veterans.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

3/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs3/4/2020

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