Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Nov 11, 2020 | signed chap.282 delivered to governor |
Feb 26, 2020 | returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.400 substituted for s6706a |
Feb 13, 2020 | referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs delivered to senate passed assembly |
Jan 15, 2020 | amended on third reading 8094a |
Jan 08, 2020 | ordered to third reading cal.311 returned to assembly died in senate |
Jun 17, 2019 | referred to rules delivered to senate passed assembly |
Jun 12, 2019 | ordered to third reading rules cal.227 rules report cal.227 reported |
Jun 04, 2019 | reported referred to rules |
May 31, 2019 | referred to veterans' affairs |
assembly Bill A8094A
Signed By GovernorSponsored By
BARRETT
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor Calendar
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed by Governor
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Co-Sponsors
Monica P. Wallace
Anthony D'Urso
Michael Blake
Michael Cusick
A8094 - Details
- See Senate Version of this Bill:
- S6706
- Law Section:
- Veterans
A8094 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8094 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y May 31, 2019 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. BARRETT -- read once and referred to the Commit- tee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT requiring the division of veterans' services to review issues relating to veterans' abilities to access state parks, lands and facilities; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expi- ration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "outdoor Rx act". § 2. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds and declares that protecting the physical, mental and behavioral health of veterans is critical to ensure successful re-entry into civilian life. Studies have shown that time outdoors can be a valuable adjunct therapy in addition to more traditional health care, while also reducing reli- ance on prescription medication. The therapeutic benefits of time spent outdoors is clinically proven and is known to help reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote overall well-being, both physical and mental. Outdoor-based therapeutic programs hold particular promise for people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders. Outdoor programs including adventure therapy, wilderness therapy, horticultural therapy, walk-and-talk therapy, and other nature-based programs, are currently being used by mental health profes- sionals and are shown to have benefits including reduction of stress, restoration of attention, and an improved sense of well-being. New York state is home to natural beauty from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, and has a significant amount of open space, including the Adiron- dack and Catskill parks. Recognizing the healing benefits of outdoor- based therapeutic programs to residents of the state, particularly veterans and individuals recovering from substance abuse or a physical EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13082-02-9
Co-Sponsors
Monica P. Wallace
Anthony D'Urso
Michael Blake
Michael Cusick
A8094A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Senate Version of this Bill:
- S6706
- Law Section:
- Veterans
A8094A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 8094--A Cal. No. 311 2019-2020 Regular Sessions I N A S S E M B L Y May 31, 2019 ___________ Introduced by M. of A. BARRETT, WALLACE, D'URSO, BLAKE, CUSICK, ASHBY, SANTABARBARA, GRIFFIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs -- ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading AN ACT requiring the division of veterans' services to review issues relating to veterans' abilities to access state parks, lands and facilities; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expi- ration thereof THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "outdoor Rx act". § 2. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds and declares that protecting the physical, mental and behavioral health of veterans is critical to ensure successful re-entry into civilian life. Studies have shown that time outdoors can be a valuable adjunct therapy in addition to more traditional health care, while also reducing reli- ance on prescription medication. The therapeutic benefits of time spent outdoors is clinically proven and is known to help reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote overall well-being, both physical and mental. Outdoor-based therapeutic programs hold particular promise for people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Substance Use Disorders. Outdoor programs including adventure therapy, wilderness therapy, horticultural therapy, walk-and-talk therapy, and other nature-based programs, are currently being used by mental health professionals and are shown to have benefits including reduction of stress, restoration of attention, and an improved sense of well-being. New York state is home to natural beauty from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, and has a significant amount of open space, including the Adirondack and Catskill parks. Recognizing the healing benefits of outdoor-based therapeutic programs EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets