Veterans (Veteran Education)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6139: Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams

Provides that every person who has served in more than one time of war shall be entitled to additional credit as a veteran or disabled veteran in competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion for every such time of war during which such person served, regardless of whether any such person has utilized such credit for a competitive examination for original appointment or a competitive examination for promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants additional exam credit for veterans with multiple war service, directly supporting employment opportunities and recognizing military service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4987: Enacts the New York veteran digital navigator program act

Enacts the "New York veteran digital navigator program act"; requires the state commissioner of the department of veterans' services to establish a program to promote digital citizenship, through which the state commissioner shall award grants to eligible entities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPromotes digital citizenship via grants to improve veterans' tech access and skills, advancing digital equity through program funding.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes state-funded digital navigation program for veterans' service access via grants, directly advancing veteran service accessibility and digital citizenship support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5094: Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license

Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license and provide such list to the department of veterans' services to aid in outreach efforts by the department of veterans' services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFacilitates veteran outreach by sharing DMV data with veterans' services, aiding program access and recognition per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1922: Relates to adding veterans to protected classes for unlawful housing discrimination

This bill adds veterans to the list of protected classes under New York's housing discrimination law. It prohibits landlords, property owners, and housing providers from refusing to rent, sell, or lease housing accommodations based solely on a person's veteran status. The law applies to both publicly-assisted housing (Section 1) and general housing, land, or commercial space (Section 2). These changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds veterans to protected classes, prohibiting housing discrimination based on veteran status, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds veterans to protected classes against housing discrimination, preventing denial of housing based on status. Directly protects veterans' rights under housing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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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

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7520: Relates to defining veteran

Relates to defining veteran; includes national guard members who have served for at least twenty years, part of which was during any war or period of hostilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran definition to include National Guard members with 20+ years service (part during hostilities), enabling broader access to benefits and recognition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 7739: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"

Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables veterans to earn college credit for military training, expanding higher education access and aligning with educational access policies for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides academic credit for veterans' military training courses, advancing educational benefits and recognition for veterans' service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8476: 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 creates civil penalties and misdemeanor crimes to prevent fraud against VA benefits, establishes a veterans' services fund, and directly protects veterans' access to benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 1250: Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"

Enacts the "military experience recognized for institutional transfer (MERIT) act"; grants academic credit for veterans with regard to SUNY and CUNY college credits for military learning, training, coursework and occupational experience.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables veterans to earn college credit for military training, expanding higher education access at SUNY/CUNY institutions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides academic credit recognition for veterans' military training, advancing educational benefits and easing college transition for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7250: Increases the amount combat veterans shall be exempt from real property taxation to thirty-five percent

This bill increases the real property tax exemption for combat veterans from 10% to 35% of their property's assessed value. It directly affects veterans who served in combat zones and received specific military medals (like campaign ribbons or expeditionary medals). The exemption is capped at $40,000 or the equivalent based on local tax rates, whichever is lower. The change applies to properties assessed on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax exemption for combat veterans, providing targeted tax relief to lower-income veterans, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases combat veterans' property tax exemption from 10% to 35%, expanding financial benefits and recognizing service through tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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