Establishes a New York state veterans' and service member law book of a compilation of all state statutes governing the rights, privileges, benefits and services afforded to veterans, service members and their families.
Impact
The bill aims to enhance the legal understanding and access to benefits for veterans and service members in New York. By keeping an up-to-date compilation of relevant laws, the proposed law book will serve as a vital tool for advocates and veterans themselves. It is anticipated that this will improve the dissemination of information regarding veterans' benefits and services while fostering a more informed demographic among those it serves. Furthermore, the law book is to be made available in both print and electronic formats, ensuring broader access.
Summary
S07765 proposes the establishment of a comprehensive legal resource known as the New York state veterans' and service member law book. This compilation would include all pertinent state statutes that govern the rights, privileges, benefits, and services afforded to veterans, service members, and their families. The intent is to create an accessible and understandable resource that encompasses various legal frameworks relevant to the veteran community, aiding them in navigating their rights effectively.
Contention
There may be some concerns regarding the implementation of S07765, particularly related to how comprehensively the law book will cover existing statutes and whether it will regularly update to reflect changes in the law. Critics may argue about the costs associated with maintaining such a resource or the efficiency of its accessibility for those in need. Opponents might express worry that without adequate funding and attention, the compilation efforts may fall short, leading to misinformation or inadequate guidance for veterans attempting to access their rights and benefits.
Same As
Establishes a New York state veterans' and service member law book of a compilation of all state statutes governing the rights, privileges, benefits and services afforded to veterans, service members and their families.
Establishes a New York state veterans' and service member law book of a compilation of all state statutes governing the rights, privileges, benefits and services afforded to veterans, service members and their families.
Directs the commissioner of veterans' services to establish a registry of self-identifying service members, veterans and family members of such individuals who may have experienced exposure to a hazardous substance at a military installation and to establish and maintain a public information program in order to educate and inform service members, veterans, and their families.
Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.
Directs the commissioner of veterans' services to establish a registry of self-identifying service members, veterans and family members of such individuals who may have experienced exposure to a hazardous substance at a military installation and to establish and maintain a public information program in order to educate and inform service members, veterans, and their families.
Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.
Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law; renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families; requires the department of veterans and military families to provide certain services to military families.
Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.
Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.