Expands eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes to certain veterans who have an immediate family member who shall have been a resident of this state for one year prior to the date of application for admission; defines an immediate family member to include a spouse, birth parent, adoptive parent, child, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling, grandparent and grandchild.
Impact
If enacted, A08365 would alter the existing public health law related to veterans' homes. Currently, veterans must have been residents of New York state for a specified time to gain admission. By allowing an immediate family member's residency to satisfy this requirement, the bill could lead to an increase in the number of eligible veterans seeking admission. This change reflects a broader understanding of familial support systems and their role in veterans' well-being.
Summary
A08365 is a legislative measure that seeks to expand eligibility criteria for admission to New York state veterans' homes. The bill proposes that veterans can gain admission not only based on their own residency but also through the residency status of immediate family members. This change aims to include veterans who may not have lived in New York state for the required duration but have close relatives who qualify, thereby recognizing the importance of family connections in serving those who have served in the military.
Contention
There may be notable points of contention regarding the bill, particularly surrounding the potential implications on admission standards and resource allocation within state veterans' homes. Opponents might argue that this policy could result in increased demand for already limited resources at these facilities. Supporters, on the other hand, would likely emphasize the bill's intent to honor veterans and their families by making necessary accommodations to meet their needs within the state.
Same As
Expands eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes to certain veterans who have an immediate family member who shall have been a resident of this state for one year prior to the date of application for admission; defines an immediate family member to include a spouse, birth parent, adoptive parent, child, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling, grandparent and grandchild.
Relates to Gold Star families; provides for the equitable treatment for all parents, spouses and minor children of service members who are killed in action and family members of service members killed during peacetime.
Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; expands definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms; relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms; exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law; repeals provisions of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; repeals provisions relating to certain requirements for the sellers of ammunition.
Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; expands definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms; relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms; exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law; repeals provisions of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; repeals provisions relating to certain requirements for the sellers of ammunition.
Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the United States public health service to provide such members with access to the same benefits as members of the United States armed forces.
Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the United States public health service to provide such members with access to the same benefits as members of the United States armed forces.
Expands family leave eligibility to include participation in remote learning for certain employees who are the parents or guardians of certain children.
Provides that certain members of the police and fire retirement system shall have final average salary be calculated as the regular compensation earned during the twelve months of actual service immediately preceding the date of such member's retirement.
Provides that certain members of the police and fire retirement system shall have final average salary be calculated as the regular compensation earned during the twelve months of actual service immediately preceding the date of such member's retirement.
Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.