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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.