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NY A10142
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Veterans' Services and Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive veteran health care study, with findings reported to the legislature by December 31, 2027
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Directs the study to examine ways to increase access to health care coverage for veterans and their families, including mental health treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, and suicide prevention
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Requires specific evaluation of health care services and resources for women veterans, including primary, reproductive, and mental health care
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Mandates assessment of potential health care navigators to assist veterans in accessing benefits, and evaluation of delays veterans experience in receiving care
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Directs study of tax-deductible "health care choice accounts" for organized militia veterans who served in combat zones and have service-connected disabilities, allowing them to seek private care when VA services are unavailable in a timely manner
Legislative Description
Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
2/25/2026