Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1242: 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 and deadlines, enhancing recognition of veterans' service per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7276: Provides for distinctive plates for gold star families

Provides for distinctive plates for gold star families, including gold star parents, as defined in 10 USC 1126, or children of a gold star parent, and their spouses.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides symbolic recognition for gold star families (immediate relatives of fallen service members), aligning with veteran recognition policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2025

J 486: Commending Allen L. Ayotte posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Senate Resolution J 486 formally commends Allen L. Ayotte posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor for exceptional service. The resolution recognizes his military service (U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, 1967-1968), 48 years of community volunteer work with the WK Mansfield Hose Company, and his career with the Capitol Police and fire protection services. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family following the Saratoga County Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 18, 2025. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legislative effect, solely honoring his legacy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally commends veteran's military service (Vietnam Air Force) and Liberty Medal, aligning with recognition as support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3751: Directs the MTA to rename the Eltingville transit center the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center

Directs the MTA to rename the Eltingville transit center the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly renames transit center to memorialize Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, directly recognizing their service as per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5618: Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program; appropriation

Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program to provide funding to eligible entities for payment of the capital costs of construction, improvement, repairs, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of facilities owned by eligible entities, and for the acquisition of related equipment with a useful life of not less than ten years; appropriates a sum of $10,000,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M for veterans' facility capital costs, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds capital improvements for veterans' service organizations' facilities and equipment, directly supporting their operational capacity and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

Track

passed · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 3443: Designates March 25, "Medal of Honor Day", as a day of commemoration

This bill designates March 25 as "Medal of Honor Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of days of commemoration. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally recognizes this date for honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor. The bill amends existing law to include this designation without altering any substantive rights, obligations, or funding. As a procedural measure, it requires no further action beyond the state's calendar of recognized observances.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates March 25 as Medal of Honor Day to honor recipients, directly recognizing veterans' service as part of state commemoration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

K 642: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in New York State. It commemorates the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Act, which established permanent military roles for women. The resolution honors New York women veterans, noting they represent 8.8% of the state's 714,000 veterans. It has no legal effect beyond symbolically recognizing their service and contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on June 4, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSymbolically recognizes women veterans' service, honoring contributions as part of state-level recognition policy per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7672: Establishes September twenty-second of each year as a day of commemoration known as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

This bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to an existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. The bill creates no new programs or funding but formally recognizes this day for awareness and remembrance purposes. It directly affects the state's official calendar of observances, not specific individuals or groups. The designation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates September 22 as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, directly recognizing a critical veterans' issue through formal state commemoration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 605: Authorizes the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark

Authorizes the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark to certain applicants who were members of the armed forces of the United States.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes Lifetime Liberty Pass on IDs for veterans, directly recognizing military service per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5028: 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 ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes distinctive license plates for Medal of Honor recipients, directly recognizing veteran service as specified in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track