Veterans (Memorials & Recognition) in New York

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2364: Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the official state flag for recognizing armed services members

Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state flag for recognizing armed service members who have died as a result of serving the United States in any war or conflict the nation has been involved in since its inception.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5869: Relates to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

This bill creates the New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal to honor veterans who served during the Cold War era. It authorizes the governor to award the medal to New York residents (or former residents while serving) who served in the U.S. military (army, air force, navy, marine corps, or coast guard) on active duty, national guard, or reserves between March 12, 1947, and December 26, 1991, under honorable conditions. The medal is commemorative only, with no financial benefit, and may be presented to a designated representative if the veteran dies before receiving it. The bill clarifies that eligibility does not require being a New York resident upon entering military service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 371: Authorizes the issuance of distinctive legion of valor license plates

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive legion of valor license plates for individuals who have received the army medal of honor, navy medal of honor, air force medal of honor, army distinguished service cross, navy cross, coast guard cross, or air force cross.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1866: Establishes the veterans service organizations fund

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8456: Provides distinctive license plates for members of the Seabee Veterans of America

This bill (S 8456) creates a special license plate for members of the Seabee Veterans of America in New York State. It allows eligible members to request a plate displaying the Navy Seabee emblem upon providing proof of membership and paying the regular registration fee plus a one-time $10 service charge. The plate would be issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles following standard procedures for special plates. This is a commemorative measure with no broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

passed · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 1185: Establishes the veterans service organizations fund

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

K 634: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month, and June 27, 2025, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill (K 634) is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to officially designate June 2025 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2025, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing this awareness period. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of addressing invisible injuries like PTSD/PTSI through public recognition, citing benefits like encouraging treatment-seeking behavior. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects no individuals or entities but seeks to elevate public awareness.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7932: Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel

Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel on the New York world war veterans memorial highway in Essex county or Prospect mountain veteran's memorial highway in Warren county.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 6930: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients

This bill (S 6930) designates a specific segment of State Route 35 in Westchester County (from US Route 202 to Route 100 in Somers) as a ceremonial tribute to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain signs reading "Highway Dedicated to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients" along this route. The bill explicitly states this is purely symbolic - official highway names remain unchanged, and no practical alterations to the road or traffic operations are intended. It directly honors veterans who received the Purple Heart military award while serving in Westchester County. The dedication is ceremonial only, with no impact on highway maintenance or commerce.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 951: Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers

Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers; defines "veteran" as a person who is a resident of this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States, and was honorably discharged from the armed forces, or has a qualifying condition, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service, or is a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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