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NY A04846
Bill
Status
2/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
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Directs the Division of Veterans' Services to create and maintain a centralized database called the "veterans' clearinghouse" to collect information on veterans residing in New York State and available state and federal benefits.
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Requires the division to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Veterans' Affairs to share information identifying veterans eligible for federal benefits.
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Mandates state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions providing benefits related to veteran status submit quarterly reports to the clearinghouse, including local assessor units, the Higher Education Services Corporation, state veterans' homes, and county/city veterans' service agencies.
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Protects veteran information as confidential personal information under Public Officers Law Article 6-A, limiting use to diagnosis, treatment, assessment, and referring veterans to the division for benefits assistance.
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Requires the division to collect and maintain information in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and directs the state director to promulgate implementing rules and regulations; effective 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Creates a veterans' clearinghouse for purposes of identifying veterans eligible for benefits; requires the division of veterans' affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the US department of veterans' affairs that allows sharing of information; requires entities of the state and political subdivisions thereof to report information regarding veterans receiving aid to the clearinghouse; provides that such entities make such reports on a quarterly basis; provides that disclosure of any information held by the clearinghouse comply with article 6-A of the public officers law; provides that collection and maintenance of such information comply with HIPAA; provides that the director of veterans' affairs shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the clearinghouse.
Last Action
held for consideration in veterans' affairs
3/22/2022