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NY A02655

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 350 to expand which health care providers can diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) in veterans
  • Removes the requirement that diagnoses be made at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility
  • Allows any individual licensed to provide health care services in New York State to make these diagnoses
  • Applies to diagnoses of PTSD, TBI, or disclosures of military sexual trauma as defined in 38 USC 1720D
  • Requires the Division to develop a standardized form to confirm a veteran has a qualifying condition under this provision
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

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

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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