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Requires veteran organizations to provide assistance to veterans which adequately addresses military sexual trauma experienced by veterans due to their military service
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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BILL NUMBER:S6381
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to developing plans to adequately address military sexual trauma
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the Division of Veterans' Affairs to develop programs to address military sexual trauma. The bill also requires the county and city veterans' service agencies to provide information on matters pertaining to military sexual trauma.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 To require the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to develop and encourage plans for assistance and benefits to address the military sexual trauma experienced by veterans due to their military service.
Section 2 Requires county and city veterans service agencies to have information on matters pertaining to military sexual trauma.
Section 3. Effective date
Justification
Military sexual trauma (MST) is the term that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military. It includes any sexual activity where someone is involved against his or her will. He or she may have been pressured into sexual activities, may have been unable to consent to sexual activities, or may have been physically forced into sexual activities. Other experiences that fall into the category of MST include unwanted sexual touching or grabbing; threatening, offensive remarks about a person's body or sexual activities; and/or threatening or unwelcome sexual advances.
Both men and women can experience MST during their service. More than 3,150 military sexual assaults were reported in 2010 according to Department Of Defense statistics. However, Pentagon officials estimate that less than fourteen percent of sexual crimes against military personnel are reported. In 2010, the Department of Veterans Affairs medical staff treated more than 68,000 veterans who reported some sexual trauma during their military service.
Prior legislative history
2012: Delivered to Senate 2013: Died in Senate
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
The creation of this program could be developed with the existing funds that operate the Division of Veterans' Affairs at this time.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided that any rules and regulations necessary for the timely implementation of this act on its effective date shall be promulgate on or before such date.
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