Establishes a coordinator to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans in New York.
The bill establishes a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans coordinator within the New York State Department of Veterans' Services. This coordinator will support the unique needs of LGBT veterans, advocate for them, and celebrate their service. The coordinator will also develop programs, maintain a clearinghouse for resources, and promote events that honor LGBT veterans. The coordinator will submit annual reports to the commissioner, who will include a synopsis in the annual report to the governor and legislature.
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