Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 8897: Directs the veterans service commission to submit a report regarding coordinated services for veterans with service-connected disabilities

Directs the veterans service commission to submit a report regarding coordinated services for veterans with service-connected disabilities to the commissioner of veterans' services by April 1, 2029.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates report on coordinated services for veterans with disabilities, aiming to improve service delivery and accessibility for this specific group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 20, 2026

A 9448: Relates to a real property tax exemption for veterans with a one hundred percent service connected disability

This bill creates a new property tax exemption for veterans who are 100% disabled due to military service. It directly affects veterans with an honorable discharge, a VA-rated 100% service-connected disability, and who either receive VA benefits or use those benefits for housing modifications. The exemption applies to their primary residence, removing property taxes and related charges, while ensuring the exemption doesn't reduce tax assessments below zero. It does not replace existing veteran tax exemptions but adds this new benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for veterans, providing direct tax relief under taxation policy without reducing assessments below zero.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption for veterans' primary residence, reducing housing costs for a specific vulnerable group, aligning with affordable housing goals.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans' primary residence, reducing financial burden and directly expanding benefits for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8968: Relates to establishing a veteran suicide mortality review board

Establishes a 13 member veteran suicide mortality review board to serve as the statewide entity responsible for the multidisciplinary review of suicide deaths among veterans by identifying trends and systemic factors contributing to veteran suicide; assessing gaps in services, access to care, and institutional practices; developing evidence-based recommendations for prevention and policy improvement; and promoting collaboration among relevant state, local, and federal agencies.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a review board to identify suicide trends, gaps in services, and develop prevention recommendations for veterans, directly strengthening veteran healthcare and suicide prevention efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4837: Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirects study for new veterans nursing homes, advancing healthcare access for veterans through potential facility expansion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 74: Establishes a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service connected disability

This bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for veterans with disabilities, reducing their property tax burden as targeted tax relief for lower-income group, aligning with fiscal support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing housing costs for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5588: Expands the Gold Star exemption

Expands the Gold Star exemption by including the War on Terror as a qualifying period of war and allows for the exemption where the Gold Star Parent's child has died in the United States from a service-connected disability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemption for Gold Star families, providing tax relief to qualifying households through broader eligibility for service-connected death benefits.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands Gold Star exemption to include War on Terror and service-connected deaths in U.S., strengthening veteran family benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4770: Authorizes lifetime sporting licenses to be purchased by permanently disabled veterans at a discounted rate

Authorizes lifetime sporting licenses, which includes hunting and fishing licenses and turkey permits, to be purchased by permanently disabled veterans at a discounted rate of sixty-five dollars.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly provides discounted recreational benefits (sporting licenses) to permanently disabled veterans, expanding access to a service as a form of recognition and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4528: Relates to free use of state parks, recreation facilities and historic sites by veterans

New York State bill S 4528 allows eligible veterans who are residents of New York to use state parks, recreation facilities, and historic sites without paying any fees, including entrance, parking, or camping charges. It directly affects New York resident veterans who served honorably (discharged other than bad conduct or dishonorable), including those with qualifying conditions or who are LGBT veterans. The bill requires the parks and recreation departments to create an information program - such as website updates - to help veterans access these free benefits and to develop implementing rules. This policy change removes financial barriers for veterans, making state recreational resources accessible at no cost under specific eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants eligible New York veterans free access to state parks and facilities, directly expanding benefits and recognition without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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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

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5666: Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to open three new veterans nursing homes, indicating intent to expand healthcare access for veterans through facility development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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