New York S05397 mandates that certificates of honorable separation from the U.S. armed forces be sent to local veterans' service agencies within 60.

New York S05397 amends the veterans' services law to require the forwarding of certificates of honorable separation from or service in the U.S. armed forces to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt. This transmission can be done electronically. The information in these certificates is protected as personal confidential information and can only be used for state benefits and entitlements under federal and state law. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.

New York S05397 mandates that certificates of honorable separation from the U.S. armed forces be sent to local veterans' service agencies within 60.

New York S05397 amends the veterans' services law to require the forwarding of certificates of honorable separation from or service in the U.S. armed forces to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt. This transmission can be done electronically. The information in these certificates is protected as personal confidential information and can only be used for state benefits and entitlements under federal and state law. The act will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.