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NY A10650
Bill
Status
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Hunter
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AI Summary
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Revives and extends time limitations for lawsuits involving injuries or deaths caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides for U.S. armed forces members who served in Indo-China between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975.
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Removes the June 16, 2022 deadline for commencing actions, allowing such lawsuits to be filed indefinitely rather than expiring on that date.
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Amends chapter 266 of the laws of 1981 relating to civil practice law and time limitations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Permanently extends the revival of time barred causes of action for an injury or death caused by contact with or exposure to phenoxy herbicides for those persons serving as members of the armed forces in Indo-China from February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
6/17/2020