Veterans

passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 2067: Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veteran career assistance program within SUNY/CUNY for resume writing and employment placement, directly supporting veteran employment services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1188: Requires a 120-day warning period for violations at certain veterans' organization facilities

This bill requires a 120-day warning period before municipal or health agencies can impose monetary fines for violations at facilities owned or operated by congressionally chartered veterans' groups (like American Legion posts or VFW halls). During this period, the veterans' group can fix the violation without penalty. The bill allows a written extension request with proof of corrective efforts, but does not apply to immediate life-threatening safety issues or alcohol law violations. It directly affects veterans' organization facilities covered under federal chartering under Title 36 of the U.S. Code.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides 120-day warning period before fines for veterans' facility violations, allowing time to correct issues without penalty, protecting their operational continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 8886: Relates to electronic bell jar vending machines

This bill allows licensed veteran organizations and volunteer fire companies to use electronic bell jar vending machines for fundraising. The machines dispense pre-printed tickets with fixed winning prizes and predetermined outcomes, exclusively for members of these groups. Key provisions require machines to be approved by the New York State Gaming Commission, prohibit casino-style operations, and limit use to members of authorized organizations. The bill also mandates that machines must display fixed prize values with no random outcomes, distinguishing them from slot machines. It amends existing laws to regulate these machines while maintaining strict licensing and operational safeguards.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly permits veteran organizations to use fundraising machines, providing new revenue streams to support their services and activities for veterans.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 8805: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program; repealer

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition awards program by allowing qualified veterans to transfer unused education benefits to eligible family members. It directly affects veterans who served at least 10 years (with exceptions for certain discharges) but didn't use their full tuition benefit, enabling them to transfer it to a spouse, child, or surviving financial dependent who lives in New York. Key provisions include requiring children receiving transfers to be under 26, capping annual transfers at 100, and establishing application rules for the transfer process. The bill repeals outdated language about "survivor" definitions and updates eligibility terms to clarify who qualifies for these transferred benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans' families by transferring unused tuition benefits, directly increasing educational funding and opportunity.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veterans' tuition benefits by enabling transfer of unused education awards to family members, directly strengthening program accessibility and benefits for veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7642: Relates to excluding the five New York state veterans homes from certain assessments

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes state veterans homes from gross receipts assessments, providing tax relief to public facilities under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExcludes veterans homes from financial assessments on patient care income, protecting operational funding for healthcare services provided at these facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans homes from income assessments, preserving funding for services and operations per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 1183: Establishes a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service connected disability

This bill would allow local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages, or school districts) to create a property tax exemption for the primary residence of veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and be permanently and totally disabled due to military service. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. This policy change directly affects veterans meeting these specific criteria, providing them with tax relief on their main residence starting with 2026 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for veterans with disabilities, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing burdens for this specific veteran group.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 2068: Establishes an active service exemption

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for active military service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for military members, providing tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for tax relief in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTax exemption for combat zone service recognizes military sacrifice, directly supporting veterans through financial benefit95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Nov 5, 2025

S 8150: Enacts the governing unaccredited representatives defrauding (GUARD) VA benefits act

Protects veterans from fraud and unaccredited representatives; institutes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation; establishes the class A misdemeanor crime of unaccredited representation of a veteran; establishes a veterans' services fund.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans from fraud by unaccredited reps, imposes civil penalties, and establishes a veterans' services fund - directly advancing VA benefit security.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 7139: Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition

Authorizes the commissioner of general services to transfer and convey certain lands in the town of Wilton, county of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingTransfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition for housing development, directly advancing affordable housing access through land conveyance to a housing-focused entity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTransfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, directly advancing veteran housing initiatives through resource allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 1889: Designates the state of New York a purple heart state

This bill designates New York as a "purple heart state" to honor combat veterans for their service and sacrifice. It adds a new section to state law stating this designation, with no changes to existing programs or funding. The bill is purely symbolic and ceremonial, directly recognizing veterans through this official title. It does not create new benefits or alter current veteran support systems. The designation would take effect January 1st following enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates NY as Purple Heart State to honor combat veterans ceremonially, aligning with recognition indicator per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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