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NY S01009
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Samra Brouk
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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 burial wishes and can provide evidence of military service
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Defines the agent as any person designated under Public Health Law section 4201 to control disposition of a deceased veteran's remains
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Removes the requirement that a close friend or relative must execute a written statement to be authorized to make burial decisions for a decedent
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Expands who can make burial requests for veterans to include close friends or relatives reasonably familiar with the decedent's wishes, including religious or moral beliefs
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, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026