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Senator · Senate District 3
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History
- Approval memo.33
- Signed chap.579
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.425
- Substituted for A7867A
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1508
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
Show 3 earlier actions
- Print number 5752a
- Amend and recommit to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
Companion bill
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Relates to the burial of indigent veterans of the armed forces of the United States
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5752A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to burial of indigent veterans of the armed forces of the United States
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide state reimbursement to congressionally charted veterans organization who provide funeral and burial services to indigent veterans who died in a county or City of New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill would amend Section 148 of the General Municipal Law by adding a new subdivision 1-a.
Section 2. Effective Date
Justification
There are various Congressionally chartered veterans organizations that attempt to provide a dignified and honorable burial to veterans who otherwise cannot afford one. Due to the high cost of some funeral related expenses, this sometimes is not possible. There have been cases in New York City where the casket of an indigent veteran has broken apart as the pall bearers move the container during the burial services at the cemetery. This legislation would help in achieving the goal of giving veterans the burial they deserve.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
90 days after the enactment.
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