Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3200: Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as the official state flag for recognizing armed services members

Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state flag for recognizing armed service members who have died as a result of serving the United States in any war or conflict the nation has been involved in since its inception.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates 'Honor and Remember Flag' to recognize deceased service members, directly aligning with veteran recognition support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5216: Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran

Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran when they submit an application for military skills test waiver as part of their application.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransWaives CDL application fees for veterans/military, reducing financial barriers to employment - a direct benefit supporting veteran workforce integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2035: Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients

Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients; removes the word "congressional" from distinctive plates; provides for the reissuance of plates to persons assigned distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides recognition for Medal of Honor recipients via distinctive license plates, directly aligning with veteran service recognition as a support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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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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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2025

K 196: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York State. It honors military working dogs and related K9 units (including border patrol, search/rescue, and police dogs) who have served from World War I through current conflicts. The resolution cites March 13 as the anniversary of the K9 Corps' founding in 1942 and aligns with National K9 Veterans Day. It does not create new laws but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation for public recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on March 13, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors military K9 units' service and aligns with veteran recognition policies by requesting a gubernatorial proclamation for K9 Veterans Day.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8424: Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty

Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates financial legacy credit for children/siblings of veterans killed in service, including those with service-connected disabilities or toxic exposure, directly expanding benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2025

K 469: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 21, 2025, as Pets for Veterans Day in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution K 469 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim October 21, 2025, as "Pets for Veterans Day" in New York State. This aims to recognize the benefits of therapy animals for veterans, particularly those with PTSD, and honor the organizations and individuals who connect veterans with companion animals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes therapy animals for veterans with PTSD, supporting mental health services through animal-assisted therapy promotion.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates 'Pets for Veterans Day' to recognize therapy animal benefits for veterans with PTSD, honoring service connections and organizations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3509: Relates to renaming the bridges of the state highway system after New York state's medal of honor recipients

This bill (S 3509) would create a plan to ceremonially rename New York State bridges after the state's Medal of Honor recipients. The plan requires bridges to be renamed as close as feasible to the recipients' homes and includes installing/maintaining signage according to a schedule. Crucially, it specifies the renaming would be purely ceremonial - official bridge names would not change, avoiding disruption to commerce or navigation. The bill directly affects state highway bridges and honors Medal of Honor recipients' legacies through signage. It is procedural, focusing on naming conventions rather than substantive policy changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Medal of Honor recipients through ceremonial bridge renaming, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8564: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to LCpl. Joseph Bailey

S 8564 dedicates a specific bridge on New York State Route 39 in Gainesville, Wyoming County, to LCpl. Joseph Bailey. The bill requires installation of commemorative signage stating "Bridge Dedicated to LCpl. Joseph Bailey" but explicitly states the bridge's official name will remain unchanged. This ceremonial designation aims to honor LCpl. Bailey without altering transportation infrastructure or disrupting commerce, as specified in the bill's provisions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors LCpl. Joseph Bailey via commemorative signage, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator for support.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

J 1184: Commemorating the life and service of World War II Veteran Private Harland J. Hennessey

Senate Resolution J 1184 commemorates the life and service of World War II Veteran Private Harland J. Hennessey, who died in 1942 as a prisoner of war after enduring the Bataan Death March. The resolution, adopted by the New York State Senate, formally honors his sacrifice and directs that a copy be sent to his family following the recent identification and return of his remains to the United States. This procedural resolution does not create new policy but serves as a symbolic tribute to a veteran who perished in a Philippine POW camp.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCommends veteran's service and sacrifice via symbolic resolution, aligning with recognition indicator for support90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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