Veterans (Veteran Employment)

signed · New York · Assembly Nov 5, 2025

A 4751: Relates to the employment of veterans with disabilities

This bill requires New York's Department of Veterans' Services to create and maintain a centralized online employment portal for veterans with disabilities. The portal must link to federal and state resources like the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, and civil service programs, including the existing veterans with disabilities employment program under Section 55-c of the Civil Service Law. The department must update the portal annually and may also provide printed versions of the information. This directly affects veterans with disabilities in New York seeking employment by improving access to existing support services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires centralized employment portal linking to resources for veterans with disabilities, directly supporting job access and program coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8783: Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises

Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes government procurement from veteran-owned businesses, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

A 8722: Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations

Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations whether for original appointment or promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides employment credit for veteran spouses, directly advancing family benefits tied to military service95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7443: Relates to participation by LGBT, disability and veteran-owned businesses in state contracts

The New York State Supplier Diversity Act (S 7443) aims to increase the participation of businesses owned by LGBT individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans in state contracts. It establishes a new Division of Supplier Diversity within the Office of General Services. This division will certify eligible businesses - defined as those at least 51% owned and controlled by these groups, with a significant state presence and up to 300 employees - and create a directory for state agencies to use. The bill applies to state contracts for services, supplies, and real property projects exceeding specified monetary thresholds.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veteran-owned businesses in supplier diversity program, creating certification and contract opportunities to support veteran entrepreneurs and their businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2016: Relates to the reemployment of certain persons ordered to military service

Provides a right of reemployment for persons who reside in another state who are ordered to military service within New York state, if the state of residence provides a like protection.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides reemployment rights for military service members returning to civilian jobs, a core veteran support measure directly advancing employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8987: Provides for early retirement without a pension reduction for certain disabled veterans

Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state who is a disabled veteran may retire without reduction of their retirement benefit upon their attainment of at least fifty-five years of age and completion of at least thirteen years of credited service in such retirement system.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill removes pension reduction for disabled veterans retiring at 55+ with 13 years service, expanding retirement benefits for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5253: Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program

Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEncourages veterans to join emergency medical services (EMS), directly supporting healthcare workforce development for a critical health service component.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates 'Vets to Vollies' program to encourage veterans' employment in fire/EMS services, directly advancing veteran workforce integration and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4763: Makes permanent certain provisions of chapter 22 of the laws of 2014, relating to expanding opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

This bill makes permanent provisions from a 2014 law that help service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVBES) compete for government contracts. It removes an expiration date (previously set for March 31, 2024), ensuring these businesses retain access to government contracting opportunities without interruption. The law directly affects SDVBES by maintaining their eligibility for preferential treatment in state procurement processes. The change takes immediate effect and applies retroactively from March 31, 2024, guaranteeing continuity for affected businesses.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMakes permanent SDVBES preferential treatment in state contracts, strengthening veteran business opportunities and access to government procurement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 6005: Establishes the hire a vet grant program

Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than twelve continuous and uninterrupted months in a full-time or part-time position.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates grants for municipalities hiring veterans full-time/part-time for 12+ months, directly supporting veteran employment initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2073: 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 VeteransCompiles veteran driver's license applicants for outreach, enhancing access to veterans' services per bill's purpose to aid department's outreach efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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