What's happening
This bill requires New York to create and maintain an online portal with resources for veterans affected by military sexual trauma.
Why it matters
Centralizes support for veterans affected by military sexual trauma (MST). by creating a dedicated portal, making it easier to find and access help without navigating multiple agencies or websites.
Ensures up-to-date and comprehensive information. by requiring annual maintenance and updates, increasing the likelihood that veterans will find current, relevant resources.
Connects veterans to both state and federal programs. through virtual links, potentially improving access to a broader range of services, including mental health and health department resources.
Adds transparency and accountability. by mandating that the availability and use of this information be referenced in official reports to the governor and legislature, prompting ongoing oversight.
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Help for Military Sexual Trauma
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Signed chap.571
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- 3rd reading cal.1385
- Substituted for S5006A
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.42
- Reported
- Print number 2459a
Show 2 earlier actions
- Amend (t) and recommit to veterans' affairs
- Referred to veterans' affairs
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Help Info for Military Survivors
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2459--A
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 22, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to providing information on where to seek help in regards to military sexual trauma
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 353 of the executive law is amended by adding a new subdivision 24 to read as follows:
24. To provide information regarding resources that are available to assist veterans who experienced military sexual trauma while on active duty or during military training, by maintaining a military sexual trauma portal on the division's internet website. Such portal shall provide virtual links to appropriate governmental programs on the federal and state levels. The division may consult with the office of mental health and the department of health. The division shall make reference to this information provided pursuant to subdivisions four-a and four-b of this section and in the annual report to the governor and the legislature required pursuant to subdivision eleven of this section. Such information required under this subdivision shall be maintained and updated annually.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act on or before its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01013-02-9
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