A4551 (2023-24 session)

NY State bill

Creates a veterans' clearinghouse for purposes of identifying veterans eligible for benefits; requires the division of veterans' affairs to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the US department of veterans' affairs that allows sharing of information; requires entities of the state and political subdivisions thereof to report information regarding veterans receiving aid to the clearinghouse; provides that such entities make such reports on a quarterly basis; provides that disclosure of any information held by the clearinghouse comply with article 6-A of the public officers law; provides that collection and maintenance of such information comply with HIPAA; provides that the director of veterans' affairs shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the clearinghouse.

Title
Creates a veterans' clearinghouse for purposes of identifying veterans eligible for benefits
Type
New York State Assembly bill
Session
2023-24 session
Status
In Assembly Committee
Latest action date
2024-01-03
In committee
Veterans' Affairs
Introduced
2023-02-16
Law section
Executive Law

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Heard in committee

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