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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Authorizes the division of veterans' affairs to provide for the interment of the unclaimed remains of veterans
In Assembly Committee · Veterans' Affairs · Sponsor Aravella Simotas
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BILL NUMBER:S3693
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to authorizing the division of veterans' affairs to provide for the interment of the unclaimed remains of veterans
Purpose or general idea
Authorizes the Division of Veterans' Affairs to provide for the interment of the unclaimed remains of veterans.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 353 of the executive law is amended by adding a new subdivision 12-a, that would provide, in cooperation of veterans service organizations, for the interment of the unclaimed remains of veterans and direct the state director to consult with veterans service organizations to analyze the scope of the issue of unclaimed remains for veterans.
Justification
Too often, when a veteran dies and is subsequently cremated, their remains, whether due to neglect by loved ones or lack thereof, go unclaimed and are left to sit on the shelf of mortuaries. This practice is most inappropriate considering their heroic service to our country. This legislation would ensure that the unclaimed remains of our service men and women will be rightfully interred with the dignity they deserve.
Prior legislative history
2014: Senate Bill 610 (Gianaris) - Died in Senate Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs Committee 2012: Senate Bill 2515 (Gianaris) - Died in Senate Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs Committee 2012: Assembly Bill 4904 (Simotas) - Died in Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee 2010: Assembly Bill 8667 (Gianaris) - Died in Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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