Veterans

signed · New York · Senate Nov 5, 2025

S 8150: Enacts the governing unaccredited representatives defrauding (GUARD) VA benefits act

Protects veterans from fraud and unaccredited representatives; institutes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation; establishes the class A misdemeanor crime of unaccredited representation of a veteran; establishes a veterans' services fund.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects veterans from fraud by unaccredited reps, imposes civil penalties, and establishes a veterans' services fund - directly advancing VA benefit security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 3223: Allows veterans to fish for free in state parks

This bill (A 3223) would allow eligible veterans to fish for free in all state parks managed by state agencies. It specifically covers veterans who served on active duty with an honorable discharge, including those with qualifying conditions or specific LGBT veteran status as defined in existing law. The state office responsible for parks would need to create rules to implement this free access, with the policy taking effect 90 days after enactment. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet become law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free fishing access in state parks to eligible veterans, expanding a benefit for recognized veterans per their service status.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3199: Relates to exemptions available to veterans

Relates to exemptions available to veterans; requires school districts to provide the veterans alternative exemption; establishes that costs associated with such exemption shall be borne by the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state to fund veterans' property tax exemptions, increasing state budget expenditure.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates school districts provide veterans exemptions with state-funded costs, expanding access to benefits and directly supporting veterans' services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 7827: Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund

Relates to obtaining military credit for members of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, the New York city police pension fund, and the New York city fire pension fund; provides that the calculation for military credit shall be equal to the product of the number of years of military service being claimed and three percent of such member's compensation earned during the twelve months of credited service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides military service credit for veterans in police/fire retirement, expanding retirement benefits through 3% annual compensation calculation.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8233: 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, supporting veteran employment and economic opportunities per bill text.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1434: Creates the crime of stolen valor

S 1434 creates a new crime called "stolen valor" by making it illegal for someone to falsely claim military service or decorations to gain money, property, or other tangible benefits. Specifically, the bill prohibits wearing military uniforms or medals to impersonate a service member or veteran, or falsely claiming to have received military medals authorized by federal or state law. Violating this law would be classified as a class A misdemeanor under New York's penal code. The bill directly affects individuals who misrepresent their military status for personal gain, not veterans or service members who truthfully claim their service.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new misdemeanor for false military claims, expanding criminalization - directly aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanded criminalization.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransPrevents fraud in claiming veteran status, protecting the integrity of military recognition and ensuring benefits reach genuine veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1688: Relates to designating the fourth Thursday in March as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day"

This bill designates the fourth Thursday in March as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day" in New York State. It adds this date to the existing list of official commemorative days in the state's law, which already includes days honoring figures like Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks. The bill does not create new programs or funding - it simply establishes a recognized day to honor the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators in U.S. history. The designation applies statewide to all government and educational institutions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates commemoration day honoring Tuskegee Airmen veterans, directly recognizing their service per topic indicators for support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8473: Enacts the "missing vulnerable veterans at risk program act"

Enacts the "missing vulnerable veterans at risk program act" to establish a missing vulnerable veterans at risk program to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the problem of missing vulnerable veterans at risk.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes program to address missing vulnerable veterans, providing coordinated support and protection per bill title/summary.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 2, 2025

K 293: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York, honoring military service members and recognizing Carol Pingelski Hotaling (known as "The Yellow Ribbon Lady") for starting the tradition in 2006. It commemorates the anniversary of a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant captured in the Iraq War (April 9, 2004) and acknowledges efforts to support service members through yellow ribbon displays. The resolution has no legal effect and serves as a symbolic gesture to honor military sacrifices.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors military service and recognizes Carol Pingelski Hotaling's Yellow Ribbon tradition, commemorating a veteran's capture anniversary. Direct recognition aligns with veteran support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2019: Creates distinctive license plates for the United States army 10th mountain division

This bill creates special license plates for New York State residents who are members, supporters, or veterans of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division. Eligible applicants must verify their status through the state motor vehicle department and pay a $20 annual fee (in addition to standard registration), with funds supporting plate development and a scholarship program. The plates display the division's insignia and the relevant designation ("Member," "Supporter," or "Veteran").

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates recognition plates for veterans with scholarship funding, aligning with recognition and support indicators in veteran policy.90% confidence

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