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NY A02203

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Didi Barrett

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 353 to require the Division of Veterans' Services to provide information on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through portals on its website.

  • Directs the division's mental health, substance abuse, and physical disabilities portals to include virtual links to federal and state governmental programs and information on suicide prevention, peer outreach and support services.

  • Authorizes the division to consult with the Office of Mental Health, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health, and Department of Labor when developing resources.

  • Requires the division to reference this information in its annual report to the governor and legislature, with information maintained and updated annually.

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Directs the division of veterans' services to provide information regarding resources that are available to assist veterans who experience post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury (TBI); directs portals on the division's internet website.

Last Action

signed chap.443

10/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs2/8/2021
Veterans' Affairs1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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