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NY A00408
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Albert Stirpe
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AI Summary
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Allows an "agent in control of the disposition of remains" to request burial of a deceased veteran in a veterans' cemetery if they have knowledge of the veteran's wishes and can provide evidence of military service
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Defines the agent as any person designated to control disposition of remains under public health law who is familiar with the veteran's burial preferences
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Removes the requirement that a close friend or relative execute a written statement when acting as the person controlling disposition of remains
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Amends both the Veterans' Services Law (adding new section 27-a) and Public Health Law section 4201 to implement these changes
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
1/7/2026