Expands eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes to veterans with immediate family members who have resided in New York for six.

This bill amends the public health law to expand eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes. It allows veterans to qualify for admission if they have an immediate family member who has been a resident of New York for at least six months prior to the application date. Immediate family members include spouses, parents, children, siblings, stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. The bill also requires the immediate family member to file an affidavit of New York state residence.

Expands eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes to veterans with immediate family members who have resided in New York for six.

This bill amends the public health law to expand eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes. It allows veterans to qualify for admission if they have an immediate family member who has been a resident of New York for at least six months prior to the application date. Immediate family members include spouses, parents, children, siblings, stepparents, stepchildren, stepsiblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. The bill also requires the immediate family member to file an affidavit of New York state residence.