Veterans

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9509: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Civil War veteran John B. Nicholas

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system including the bridge on state route five hundred thirty-one, crossing over route two hundred fifty-nine, otherwise known as, South Union Street, in the town of Ogden, county of Monroe, to Civil War Veteran John B. Nichols.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes a Civil War veteran by dedicating state infrastructure to his memory, honoring veteran service and legacy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3397: Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill revises veteran memorial registry for easier navigation, supporting recognition of service through improved access to memorials.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8061: Creates a women veterans history trail

Bill A 8061 creates a "women veterans history trail" to recognize and celebrate the history of women in service. The Department of Veterans' Services will develop and designate this trail, consulting with the New York State Military Museum, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the State Historian. The trail will feature various sites like museums, memorials, and historic homes. The department will solicit recommendations from local governments, individuals, and organizations for inclusions in the trail. Public information about the trail will be available through the department's website, a free mobile application, and digital veterans' welcome kiosks.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates recognition trail for women veterans' service history, directly aligning with topic recognition indicator.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 10605: Relates to disability claims for a qualifying World Trade Center

This bill extends the deadline for filing disability claims related to World Trade Center conditions until September 11, 2030. It directly affects individuals who participated in rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations between September 2001 and September 2025, as well as their eligible beneficiaries. The key provision requires these individuals to submit a sworn statement detailing their participation dates and locations by the new 2030 deadline, while also allowing for the reconsideration of previously disallowed claims within that timeframe.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends the deadline for filing disability claims for World Trade Center veterans, directly protecting and expanding their access to benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2071: Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York

Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York and provide such list to the department of veterans' services; requires such list to be placed on the department of veterans' services website.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a job listing resource for veterans, directly supporting employment opportunities within Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires state labor department to maintain veteran job listings, directly supporting employment access for veterans through state agencies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11225: Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

This bill updates the statewide goal for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises to secure eight percent of state contracts, increasing the current target of six percent. The change directly affects state procurement departments and veteran-owned businesses by raising the participation benchmark they are expected to meet. By amending the veterans' services law, the legislation sets a new numerical target for future contract awards without altering the underlying process for selecting vendors.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases the statewide goal for veteran-owned business contracts from 6% to 8%, directly strengthening economic opportunities for veterans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10267: Relates to the New York state workforce development board

This bill (A 10267) renames New York’s "workforce investment board" to the "workforce development board" and updates its membership structure. The revised board will have 49 members, including representatives from business (with specific industry sector representation), labor, youth services, community colleges, veterans, and mature workers. The board’s core duty remains assisting the state in implementing federal workforce programs like the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including developing state plans and performance measures. The changes are administrative, focusing on board composition and naming, not new funding or programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncludes veterans as a required board member for workforce development, ensuring representation in WIOA program implementation to support veteran employment initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9061: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to the Lemcke Brothers Military Service

This bill designates a specific 1.5-mile segment of State Route 18 (Parma Center Road) in Parma, Monroe County, between intersections with State Routes 8/261 and 259 as "Highway Dedicated to The Lemcke Brothers Military Service." It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain ceremonial signage stating this dedication, but explicitly states the official highway name remains unchanged. The bill is purely ceremonial with no impact on road maintenance, traffic laws, or official route designations. It directly honors the Lemcke Brothers Military Service through a symbolic highway naming, without altering the road's functional identity.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCeremonial highway dedication honoring military service directly aligns with recognition indicator for veterans, per bill title and summary.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 3223: Allows veterans to fish for free in state parks

This bill (A 3223) would allow eligible veterans to fish for free in all state parks managed by state agencies. It specifically covers veterans who served on active duty with an honorable discharge, including those with qualifying conditions or specific LGBT veteran status as defined in existing law. The state office responsible for parks would need to create rules to implement this free access, with the policy taking effect 90 days after enactment. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free fishing access in state parks to eligible veterans, expanding a benefit for recognized veterans per their service status.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6559: Establishes a veterans' bill of rights

Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates establishment of veterans' bill of rights, providing formal recognition and protection of veterans' rights through departmental distribution and website availability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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