Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Be Given to Fallen Police Officer's Next of Kin
Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the
signing of legislation directing that flags lowered at the State
Capitol in honor of a fallen police officer be given to their next of
kin.
"Day in and day out, the brave men and women who serve in New York's law enforcement agencies put their lives on the line to protect their communities and keep their fellow New Yorkers safe," Governor Cuomo said. "This action is one more way to honor those who have paid the ultimate price for their service and hopefully provide a small measure of comfort for their loved ones."
Currently, flags lowered to half-staff in honor of a police officer or peace officer killed in the line of duty are retired after their initial use. This bill (A.7575 /S.5616) directs the state to provide this flag, at no cost, to the officer’s next of kin. The legislation was signed late Monday.
Governor Cuomo signed similar legislation in 2013 directing that flags flown in similar circumstances by given to the families of a fallen soldier.
Senator Hugh T. Farley said, "I am very glad that Governor Cuomo has approved my bill which would grant the same respect and courtesy to families of police and peace officers that we already offer to the families of military personnel. It is simply the right thing to do -- to offer to the families of these fallen officers, the flag that was flown in their honor."
Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy said, "We are forever indebted to our law enforcement officers who put their lives in harm's way in order to serve and protect. It is only fitting to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty by offering flags flown at half-staff over our State's Capitol to their loved ones in recognition of their ultimate sacrifice. I am grateful to Governor Cuomo for his support of law enforcement and of this legislation."
"Day in and day out, the brave men and women who serve in New York's law enforcement agencies put their lives on the line to protect their communities and keep their fellow New Yorkers safe," Governor Cuomo said. "This action is one more way to honor those who have paid the ultimate price for their service and hopefully provide a small measure of comfort for their loved ones."
Currently, flags lowered to half-staff in honor of a police officer or peace officer killed in the line of duty are retired after their initial use. This bill (A.7575 /S.5616) directs the state to provide this flag, at no cost, to the officer’s next of kin. The legislation was signed late Monday.
Governor Cuomo signed similar legislation in 2013 directing that flags flown in similar circumstances by given to the families of a fallen soldier.
Senator Hugh T. Farley said, "I am very glad that Governor Cuomo has approved my bill which would grant the same respect and courtesy to families of police and peace officers that we already offer to the families of military personnel. It is simply the right thing to do -- to offer to the families of these fallen officers, the flag that was flown in their honor."
Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy said, "We are forever indebted to our law enforcement officers who put their lives in harm's way in order to serve and protect. It is only fitting to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty by offering flags flown at half-staff over our State's Capitol to their loved ones in recognition of their ultimate sacrifice. I am grateful to Governor Cuomo for his support of law enforcement and of this legislation."
The Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable Act
The Caregiver Advise, Record and Enable
Act will require that hospitals allow patients to formally
designate a caregiver before they leave the hospital or are transferred
to another facility. It will also require hospital workers to provide
the caregiver with instruction or training on how to perform tasks for
the patient at home, such as changing bandages or administering
medication.
"Often, the hardest part of recovery begins once a patient leaves a hospital," Governor Cuomo said. "This new law will allow New Yorkers to appoint someone they trust to assist in their care and help them return to their daily lives. I thank Senator Hannon and Assemblymember Rosenthal for their diligent work on this important issue. "
The bill (S.676B/A.1323B), which was signed late Monday, requires hospitals to record the name, phone number and address of the caregiver in the patient's medical record. The hospital must then notify the caregiver of the patient's upcoming discharge at least 24 hours in advance and offer instruction in all after-care tasks, which will be designated in the patient's discharge plan.
Senator Kemp Hannon said, "Patients leaving a hospital often require after-care that is provided by that individual's immediate family or friends, who are asked to assist the patient with basic activities like walking, eating and dressing, as well as other complex tasks like providing wound care or operating medical equipment. This law will require those caregivers to be included in and receive instructions as to how to perform those post-hospital tasks before the patient is discharged."
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal said, "Now that the CARE Act has become law, thousands of caregivers in New York will be provided with the support they need to more effectively look after their ailing loved ones at home. I am pleased that Governor Cuomo recognized the importance of this legislation, and thank AARP, a champion of this effort nationwide, for its relentless advocacy for family carergivers."
Beth Finkel, State Director of AARP in New York State, said, “This is a great day for family caregivers across New York, and AARP is very thankful to Governor Cuomo for making a real and positive difference in the lives of millions - whether they be those providing care to family members and loved ones at home or those receiving the care. Information is power, and the CARE Act will empower millions of family caregivers.”
"Often, the hardest part of recovery begins once a patient leaves a hospital," Governor Cuomo said. "This new law will allow New Yorkers to appoint someone they trust to assist in their care and help them return to their daily lives. I thank Senator Hannon and Assemblymember Rosenthal for their diligent work on this important issue. "
The bill (S.676B/A.1323B), which was signed late Monday, requires hospitals to record the name, phone number and address of the caregiver in the patient's medical record. The hospital must then notify the caregiver of the patient's upcoming discharge at least 24 hours in advance and offer instruction in all after-care tasks, which will be designated in the patient's discharge plan.
Senator Kemp Hannon said, "Patients leaving a hospital often require after-care that is provided by that individual's immediate family or friends, who are asked to assist the patient with basic activities like walking, eating and dressing, as well as other complex tasks like providing wound care or operating medical equipment. This law will require those caregivers to be included in and receive instructions as to how to perform those post-hospital tasks before the patient is discharged."
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal said, "Now that the CARE Act has become law, thousands of caregivers in New York will be provided with the support they need to more effectively look after their ailing loved ones at home. I am pleased that Governor Cuomo recognized the importance of this legislation, and thank AARP, a champion of this effort nationwide, for its relentless advocacy for family carergivers."
Beth Finkel, State Director of AARP in New York State, said, “This is a great day for family caregivers across New York, and AARP is very thankful to Governor Cuomo for making a real and positive difference in the lives of millions - whether they be those providing care to family members and loved ones at home or those receiving the care. Information is power, and the CARE Act will empower millions of family caregivers.”
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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