Veterans (Veteran Benefits)

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2025

J 888: Commemorating the 2025 Veterans Everyday 5K Run/Walk and recognizing its role in honoring and supporting veterans through community engagement and wellness

Senate Resolution No. 888 commemorates the 2025 Veterans Everyday 5K Run/Walk. It recognizes the B.V.S.J. Veterans Service Organization for its role in honoring and supporting veterans through this event, which promotes community engagement and wellness and raises funds for veteran services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes B.V.S.J. Veterans Service Organization's role in honoring veterans through community event raising funds for veteran services, aligning with recognition indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2066: Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands public housing eligibility to veterans of recent conflicts and grants preference to those with service-connected disabilities, directly increasing access to affordable housing for a vulnerable group.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands public housing eligibility to include recent conflict veterans and mandates preference for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly advancing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7446: Exempts veterans from the payment of certain fees relating to corporations

Bill S 7446 proposes to exempt eligible New York resident veterans from paying certain fees related to forming or operating business and not-for-profit corporations. Specifically, it waives fees normally required by Section 104-A of the business and not-for-profit corporation laws. This exemption applies for a period of five years after a veteran's military discharge or confirmation of their veteran status. The bill defines "veteran" to include those with honorable or general discharges, as well as those with qualifying conditions or discharged LGBT veteran status.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from business formation fees, supporting employment opportunities and reducing financial barriers for veteran entrepreneurs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1491: Establishes a central business district toll exemption for veterans

This bill exempts New York state-resident veterans from paying tolls in New York City's central business district. It directly affects veterans who live in New York and use toll roads in that area. The law amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to remove toll charges for eligible veterans, using the same definition of "veteran" as in the Veterans' Services Law. The exemption takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts NY veterans from CB district tolls, expanding financial benefits per Veterans' Services Law definition, directly advancing veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3093: Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the VA are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs

Determines that disability compensation or benefits received by veterans from the United States department of veterans affairs are not to be treated as income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for means-tested programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents VA disability benefits from counting as income for means-tested healthcare programs (e.g., Medicaid), expanding veterans' access to coverage by removing eligibility barriers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents VA disability compensation from disqualifying veterans from means-tested programs, protecting their access to other benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 6559: Establishes a veterans' bill of rights

Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates establishment of veterans' bill of rights, providing formal recognition and protection of veterans' rights through departmental distribution and website availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6559: Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans

S 6559 would allow local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages, or school districts) to provide a 100% property tax exemption for veterans who served in combat zones and are 100% permanently disabled due to military service, or their unmarried surviving spouses. This exemption would apply directly to the property tax bill for eligible veterans, bypassing any local limits on standard property tax exemptions. Localities would choose whether to implement this option, and the exemption would apply to properties assessed on or after January 1, 2025. The bill does not require localities to adopt this exemption but provides a new option for those that choose to do so.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing property tax burden, aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides 100% property tax exemption for disabled combat veterans and surviving spouses, directly expanding financial benefits for eligible veterans.95% confidence

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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6058: Grants real property tax exemption to disabled veterans regardless of whether they served during a "period of war"

This bill expands property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by removing the requirement that they must have served during a "period of war." It directly affects veterans with a 60% or higher service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, regardless of when they served. The key mechanism amends the legal definition of "veteran" to include these individuals without needing proof of wartime service. This change ensures eligible disabled veterans qualify for the tax break based solely on their disability rating and honorable service, effective for property tax assessments starting August 30, 2008.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing direct tax relief. Removes service requirement, aligning with support indicators for tax relief targeting vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption for disabled veterans by removing wartime service requirement, directly increasing access to benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2723: Relates to free use of cabins and cottages located in public places of recreation by veterans

This bill (S 2723) allows veterans to use state-owned cabins and cottages in public recreation areas without paying fees, effective immediately. It directly affects veterans who use these facilities, permitting free access under the same terms as the general public but limiting use to 14 days per year. The key provision amends state parks law to remove fees for veterans (and certain other groups like Gold Star families) at designated public recreation sites. It does not change existing fee structures for non-veteran visitors. The bill was recently referred to the Veterans committee for further consideration.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves fees for veterans at state recreation sites, expanding free access to cabins/cottages - direct benefit aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6132: Relates to the alternative veterans property tax exemption

This bill expands New York's property tax exemption for veterans to include active-duty military members. It defines "active military service" to cover full-time duty in all U.S. military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard), allowing currently serving personnel to qualify. Local governments must adopt separate resolutions after public hearings to extend the exemption to these active-duty members, distinct from existing veteran exemptions. The changes apply to property tax assessments starting January 1 after the bill takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands property tax exemption for active-duty military, providing tax relief. Directly aligns with 'provides tax relief' indicator for tax policy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption to include active-duty military, extending benefits beyond traditional veterans per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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