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NY A06302
Bill
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 368-a to Executive Law defining "agent in control of the disposition of remains" as a person responsible for a deceased veteran's remains who has knowledge of the veteran's desire to be buried in a veterans' cemetery.
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Permits any agent in control of a deceased veteran's remains to request burial in a veterans' cemetery, notwithstanding any contrary local law, rule, or regulation.
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Amends Public Health Law section 4201 to allow a close friend or relative reasonably familiar with the decedent's wishes to act as agent in control of disposition of remains when no higher-priority person is available, willing, or competent.
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Requires the agent to provide evidence of the veteran's military service in the manner and form prescribed by the state director.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/5/2022