Veterans (Veteran Employment)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4769: Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations

Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations; expands the definition of "veteran" and "non-disabled veteran" to include the spouse and/or children of a member of the armed forces of the United States who served therein in time of war and was subsequently killed in the line of duty.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran-related benefits to include spouses/children of fallen service members, granting additional exam credit for employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2071: Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York

Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York and provide such list to the department of veterans' services; requires such list to be placed on the department of veterans' services website.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a job listing resource for veterans, directly supporting employment opportunities within Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires state labor department to maintain veteran job listings, directly supporting employment access for veterans through state agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6726: Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations

Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations; expands the definition of "veteran" and "non-disabled veteran" to include the spouse and/or children of a member of the armed forces of the United States who served therein in time of war and was subsequently killed in the line of duty.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran benefits by including spouses/children of fallen service members in exam credit eligibility, directly advancing employment opportunities for veterans' families.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 306: Relates to granting academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

This bill allows New York state and city colleges to grant unlimited academic credit to veterans for military training they completed. It applies to veterans with an honorable discharge, qualifying health conditions under veterans' law, or discharged LGBT veterans who are enrolled full-time in good standing. Colleges must award these credits without charging tuition, fees, or other costs, and establish procedures to implement the policy. The law takes effect July 1 after enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by granting veterans tuition-free academic credits for military training, removing financial barriers to enrollment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants tuition-free academic credit for military training to veterans, expanding educational benefits without cost, directly advancing veterans' access to education and recognition of service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2313: Relates to a leave of absence for veterans on Veterans Day

This bill (S 2313) grants New York veteran employees the right to request an unpaid leave of absence from work on Veterans Day (November 11) each year. To qualify, veterans must provide written proof of service to their employer by October 15 and be a New York resident. Employers may deny the leave only if it causes undue hardship to business operations, and the leave must be taken as unpaid time or deducted from existing paid leave. The law does not override collective bargaining agreements or affect veterans covered by other specific laws.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants veterans right to unpaid leave, protecting employment rights and expanding leave benefits without restricting worker protections.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransGrants unpaid leave on Veterans Day for NY veterans, recognizing service through workplace accommodation per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 2067: Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veteran career assistance program within SUNY/CUNY for resume writing and employment placement, directly supporting veteran employment services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8775: Expands the veterans' preference to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war for certain housing

This bill expands veterans' preference in New York's affordable Mitchell-Lama housing programs to include veterans who did not serve during a time of war. It requires housing agencies to give priority in admission to veterans (as defined by Civil Service Law §85) and their surviving spouses, regardless of wartime service, and to clearly state this preference on applications. The change applies to both open waiting lists and closed lists when they reopen. This policy update directly affects veterans applying for Mitchell-Lama housing units across New York State.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands veterans' eligibility for affordable Mitchell-Lama housing programs, increasing access to existing affordable housing resources without restricting tenant rights or funding.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands housing preference to all veterans regardless of wartime service, strengthening access to affordable housing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 22, 2026

A 6516: Requires employers to provide paid leave of absence to veterans on Veterans' day

Requires employers to offer paid leave of absence to veterans on Veterans' day, except for emergency or critical employees, who shall be offered another day of paid leave.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates paid leave for veterans on Veterans' Day, expanding worker benefits under employment standards. Exceptions for critical roles don't negate core benefit expansion.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires paid leave for veterans on Veterans' Day, directly recognizing service and supporting employment rights per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4218: Relates to providing veterans' housing

Relates to providing veterans' housing; requires state agencies that provide shelter to homeless veterans to do so based on federal housing first principles without preconditions or barriers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires state agencies to provide homeless veterans' housing without barriers, directly addressing homelessness per housing topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates state agencies to provide veterans' housing without barriers, advancing access to housing services for homeless veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Employment Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6279: Establishes the New York state veteran student loan forgiveness program

This bill creates New York's Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness Program, providing eligible veterans with up to $10,000 annually toward student loan debt for up to five years (capping at $50,000 total). It directly affects New York resident veterans who: graduated from a New York college/university, hold student loans from that degree, work full-time in New York, agree to reside in the state for five years, and have no prior federal loan forgiveness. Priority is given to veterans with a 40%+ disability rating from military service or documented economic hardship. The program is funded through state appropriations, with awards disbursed competitively based on established eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded veteran loan forgiveness program requiring budget allocation for $50k per veteran, directly advancing fiscal management through targeted government spending.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates NY veteran student loan forgiveness program, providing up to $50,000 debt relief directly expanding financial benefits for veterans95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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