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NY A10163

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Veterans' Services to conduct pre-release briefings with incarcerated veterans prior to their release from state correctional institutions
  • Briefings must explain federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and provide information on how to apply for such benefits
  • Pre-release briefings will be incorporated into the existing discharge planning process
  • Department of Veterans' Services must consult with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to implement the program
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.

Last Action

reported referred to ways and means

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/25/2026
Veterans' Affairs2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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