Veterans

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6661: Establishes the New York state veterans cemetery act

Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to establish veterans cemetery funding program, advancing recognition and services for veterans through dedicated state cemetery initiative.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7115: Relates to supplemental military retirement allowances for members of public retirement systems of the state

This bill establishes a supplemental military retirement allowance for members of public retirement systems who retired before May 31, 2017, and would have been eligible for military service credit. Eligible retirees can apply by December 31, 2025, to receive an additional monthly payment based on their military service credit and retirement allowance, replacing other military service benefits. The allowance is calculated as a percentage of their retirement benefit and is added to their monthly payment. The bill also ensures that this new supplemental allowance is included when calculating cost-of-living adjustments for various public retirement systems, and surviving spouses may receive a portion of the benefit.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes supplemental retirement allowance for veterans, adding monthly payments based on military service credit to enhance existing retirement benefits.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 4358: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition award program to allow qualified veterans to transfer unused benefits to their spouse, child, or survivor. It defines "qualified veteran" as someone who would qualify for the award if they met enrollment requirements, and specifies who counts as an "eligible immediate family" member. Veterans can transfer all or part of their unused award, with transfers limited to children under 26 who meet service requirements (e.g., veteran served 10+ years unless discharged due to death or specific conditions). The bill caps annual transfers at 100 and requires veterans to designate beneficiaries via a form before the program's effective date in 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands veterans' tuition benefits to family members, increasing higher education access and affordability for dependent students under the program.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' tuition benefits by allowing transfer to family members, strengthening program accessibility and benefit utilization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 4649: Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates timely forwarding of veteran service certificates to agencies, facilitating access to benefits and services without delay.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 291: Includes the space force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits

Includes the Space Force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits that are available to other active and veteran members of the armed forces.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly extends existing veteran benefits to Space Force members, expanding eligibility for benefits available to other veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7312: 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 public land to a housing coalition for development, advancing affordable housing initiatives through land conveyance.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill transfers land to Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, directly supporting veteran housing services and infrastructure needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 6264: Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration and the commissioned corps of the public health service

Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service; expands access to certain benefits to those who served in the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran definition to include NOAA/Public Health Service corps members, granting access to existing benefits and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 5155: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental health, PTSD, and suicide prevention services, expanding coverage and access for veterans95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental health, PTSD, suicide prevention, and reproductive care, advancing healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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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