Authorizes a real property tax exemption for certain eligible reservists upon adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution providing therefor; requires property of such eligible reservists to be the primary residence; requires such reservist must have retained active duty status for at least 90 consecutive days to claim such tax exemption.
This bill allows municipalities to offer a 5% real property tax exemption for primary residences owned by National Guard members or reservists. It defines "qualified owner" as active or retired military personnel and requires annual applications with military service verification. The exemption applies only to residential property used as a primary home (excluding non-residential portions) and cannot be combined with other military tax benefits. Municipalities must choose to adopt this option locally through their own ordinances.
Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
This bill (S 5418) allows New York cities, counties, towns, and fire/police districts to waive citizenship requirements for police and firefighter candidates who provide proof of an honorable military discharge from U.S. or New York military service (including National Guard or Naval Militia). It directly affects non-citizen applicants with military service history who would otherwise be ineligible due to citizenship rules. The key provision amends state law to permit local governing bodies to exempt these candidates from citizenship requirements if they submit verified military discharge documentation. This creates a pathway for qualified military veterans to serve in local emergency services roles without U.S. citizenship.
Allows reservists who have served or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces to be eligible for 2.5 points on civil service examinations.
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.
This bill exempts active-duty military compensation from New York State income tax calculations for qualifying residents. It directly affects New York residents who serve in the U.S. armed forces outside the state for at least 90 days during a tax year while maintaining a permanent New York residence (such as a home, barracks, or military quarters). The exemption applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2026, and covers all active-duty pay earned outside New York, provided the service member meets the residence requirements. The policy change removes military compensation from taxable income under specific residency conditions, aligning with New York's tax treatment for service members.
Provides for the issuance of free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to persons who are active or reserve members of the armed forces or the organized militia, and to honorably discharged veterans thereof who have ten or more years of military service.
Allows current, active and retired military service members and reserve units of the state to qualify for distinctive license plates; allows the spouse to also qualify for such distinctive plates.
This bill allows New York state retirement system members to earn up to three years of service credit for qualifying military service, including state active duty ordered by the governor. It applies to members who were honorably discharged, have a qualifying condition under veterans' law, or are discharged LGBT veterans with non-dishonorable discharges. The credit covers both federal military service and state-ordered active duty (like National Guard activations under governor's call). This directly affects state employees who served in the military, potentially increasing their retirement benefits by counting that service toward their total years.
