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History
- Substituted by A296
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.327
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
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Relates to a filing fees waiver for certain persons in the organized militia or reserves
Signed by Governor · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to filing fees waiver
Purpose
Enacts a chapter amendment to chapter 600 of the laws of 2008 to specify under what circumstances court filing fees may be waived for active duty militia members and reservists.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 -- Amends section 323-b of the Military Law to specify the laws that provide certain rights to active duty militia members and reservists.
Section 2 -- Effective date.
Justification
This is a chapter amendment to chapter 600 of the laws of 2008. The intent of the original legislation was to waive court filing fees for active duty militia members and reservists who must pursue litigation to enforce the rights given granted to them as active members. This amendment would specify the provisions of New York and Federal Law that grant these rights.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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