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NY A07961
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judy Griffin
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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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