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NY S07379
Bill
Status
6/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lea Webb
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AI Summary
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Grants veteran status to members of New York Air National Guard, New York Army National Guard, New York Naval Militia, and New York Guard who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations during and after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Defines qualifying service to include participation at the World Trade Center site, Fresh Kills Land Fill, New York City morgue, barges transporting debris, and repair/cleaning of contaminated city vehicles and equipment.
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Requires submission of proper documentation (state active duty orders, competent lay evidence per 38 CFR § 3.159(a)(2), or other case-by-case documentation) to the Department of Veterans' Services for veteran status determination, with final determination by that department.
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Makes qualifying members eligible to apply for all state benefits available to veterans who are residents of New York.
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Takes effect on the same date as section 60 of part PP of chapter 56 of the laws of 2022.
Legislative Description
Ensures that certain members of the New York Air National Guard, New York Army National Guard, New York Naval Militia, and New York Guard who participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations are honored for their service and afforded veteran status under New York state law.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
6/4/2024