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NY A07961

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judy Griffin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands New York's supplemental burial allowance program to include certified first responders who died from certified World Trade Center medical conditions
  • Amends the veterans' services law to add first responders alongside military members killed in combat or hostile fire duty as eligible for the burial benefit
  • Modifies the definition of "parent" to include individuals who stood in a parental relationship before September 11, 2001, for purposes of determining benefit eligibility
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Establishes a supplemental burial allowance for certain first responders.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees4/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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