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NY S04344
Bill
Status
5/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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AI Summary
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Adds Executive Law Section 368-a to define "agent in control of the disposition of remains" as a person authorized to control a deceased veteran's remains who knows of the veteran's desire for burial in a veterans' cemetery and can provide evidence of military service.
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Allows any agent in control of a veteran's remains to request burial in a veterans' cemetery regardless of local laws, rules, or regulations to the contrary.
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Amends Public Health Law Section 4201 to remove the requirement that a close friend or relative acting as agent in control of remains must execute a written statement to authorize burial decisions.
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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
5/10/2022