A1399A
An act to amend the Public Health Law — 2023-06-06 · Calendar #1460
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to streamline healthcare enrollment for veterans. Assembly Bill 1399A, sponsored by Assemblywoman Bichotte Hermelyn, aims to make it easier for returning service members to understand and access certain types of healthcare coverage. Sen. Bailey, the bill's sponsor in the Senate, called it common-sense, bipartisan legislation and thanked colleagues including Sen. Ashby, a veteran, for their support. The measure passed 62-0.
PASSED
Ayes: 62
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. Bailey presented bipartisan legislation to simplify healthcare enrollment for veterans returning from service. Bailey characterized the bill as common-sense legislation and thanked Sen. Ashby, a veteran himself, for co-sponsoring. The bill aims to make it easier for veterans to understand and access certain types of healthcare coverage.