Establishes a supplemental burial allowance for certain first responders
This bill establishes a supplemental burial allowance for families of certified first responders who died from a World Trade Center-related medical condition. It amends New York's veterans' law to include these first responders under the existing burial benefit program, specifically covering those with certified 9/11 health conditions. The allowance is available to parents who bore the funeral expenses, following the same eligibility rules as military personnel killed in combat under federal law. The policy directly affects first responder families by expanding access to burial financial support.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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