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NY S07129
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Veterans' Services, in consultation with the Department of Health, to conduct a comprehensive study on improving veterans' health care in New York, with findings due to the legislature by December 31, 2027
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Study must 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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Mandates specific focus on expanding primary, reproductive, and mental health care services and resources for women veterans
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Requires evaluation of designating health care navigators to help veterans access benefits, and assessment of delays veterans experience in receiving health care services
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Directs study of "health care choice accounts" with state income tax deductions for organized militia veterans who served in combat zones and have service-connected disabilities, allowing them to seek private care when VA services are delayed
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law
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
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6/10/2025