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
The amendment will specifically affect how veterans and their families are assessed for admission into state veterans' homes. By including an immediate family member's residency as criteria, it potentially increases the pool of qualified applicants. This could lead to improved access for veterans from out of state whose family members reside in New York, thereby enhancing their ability to care for each other in an appropriate environment. The change reflects a growing recognition of the importance of familial support structures in veteran care.
Summary
Bill S08055 aims to amend the public health law regarding the eligibility criteria for admission to New York state veterans' homes. The legislation expands the eligibility to include certain veterans who have an immediate family member that has been a resident of New York for at least one year before the application date. This change underscores the importance of family ties in providing support to veterans seeking admission to state facilities, adding a new layer of accessibility that aims to help more families connect with available resources.
Contention
While the bill mainly seeks to expand access for veterans, there may be some contention regarding its implications on resource allocation and the capacity of veterans' homes. Concerns may arise about whether expanding eligibility could strain already limited resources in these facilities or dilute quality of care provided to existing residents. Additionally, as with any policy change, there may be debate regarding the defining criteria of 'immediate family,' and whether that definition is inclusive enough or too broad.
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.