S 212 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the veterans' memorials preservation act

S 212, the Veterans' Memorials Preservation Act, requires public entities (such as cities, towns, schools, and state agencies) to preserve existing veterans memorials - like monuments, plaques, or parks dedicated to military service. The bill prohibits altering, destroying, or restricting access to these memorials without reasonable necessity, and mandates that entities maintain them in good condition. It directly affects all government bodies that own or manage such memorials, ensuring they remain publicly accessible and unchanged unless safety or preservation needs require exceptions. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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Jan 8, 2025
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REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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