New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 408: Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family member who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 408 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family member who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery. Primary sponsor: Al Stirpe (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes a veteran's close friend or family who is reasonably familiar with such veteran's wishes to request that such veteran be buried in a state veterans' cemetery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Stirpe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS