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NY A04551
Bill
Status
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
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Creates a centralized veterans' clearinghouse database within the Division of Veterans' Services to collect information on veterans residing in New York and benefits they receive or are eligible to receive.
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Requires the division to establish a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs to share information identifying veterans eligible for federal benefits.
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Mandates state and local agencies providing veteran-related assistance to request veteran status information from recipients and report it quarterly to the division for inclusion in the clearinghouse.
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Requires specific agencies including the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, local assessor units, Higher Education Services Corporation, state veterans' homes, and county/city veterans' service agencies to report veteran information to the clearinghouse.
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Protects veteran information as confidential personal data under Public Officers Law Article 6-A and requires compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when collecting and maintaining records.
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
referred to veterans' affairs
1/3/2024