Bill
S 5063
Overview: S 5063, "Relates to veteran information collected by certain facilities", was referred to the Health committee on February 18, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to r
Overview: S 5063, "Relates to veteran information collected by certain facilities", was referred to the Health committee on February 18, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to require certain healthcare facilities in New York to collect and maintain information about the veteran status of their patients. This is intended to improve the ability to identify and serve the healthcare needs of veterans.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that hospitals, nursing homes, and other specified facilities collect and record information about whether a patient is a veteran
- Requires the facilities to report this veteran status data to the state Department of Health
- Directs the Department of Health to analyze the data and make it available to other state agencies serving veterans
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties would be healthcare facilities required to collect and report the veteran status information, as well as the state agencies and programs that would utilize the data to better serve the veteran population.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Health committee and must pass through the legislative process before potentially becoming law. The timeline for consideration and any potential enactment is unclear at this stage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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