Directs the New York Department of Veterans' Services to provide briefings for incarcerated veterans about federal and state benefits.
The bill amends the veterans' services law to require the New York Department of Veterans' Services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans. These briefings will inform veterans about available federal and state benefits for veterans and their families, as well as how to apply for these benefits. The briefings are part of the discharge planning process before a veteran's release from a state correctional institution.
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