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NY S05397
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York Department of Veterans' Services to forward military discharge certificates (DD-214 forms) received from the federal government to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt
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Directs that certificates be sent to local agencies based on the veteran's mailing address after separation as noted on the discharge document
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Permits electronic transmission of discharge certificates between state and local veterans' agencies
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Classifies information contained in discharge certificates as protected personal confidential information under Public Officers Law Article 6-A, prohibiting unauthorized disclosure
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Limits use of certificate information to providing veterans with assistance regarding state benefits and entitlements under federal and state law
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A4649A
6/11/2025