Veterans

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2368: 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

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.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds 2.5 points to civil service exams for reservists, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 5, 2025

A 4751: Relates to the employment of veterans with disabilities

This bill requires New York's Department of Veterans' Services to create and maintain a centralized online employment portal for veterans with disabilities. The portal must link to federal and state resources like the U.S. Department of Labor, New York State Department of Labor, and civil service programs, including the existing veterans with disabilities employment program under Section 55-c of the Civil Service Law. The department must update the portal annually and may also provide printed versions of the information. This directly affects veterans with disabilities in New York seeking employment by improving access to existing support services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires centralized employment portal linking to resources for veterans with disabilities, directly supporting job access and program coordination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5666: Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to open three new veterans nursing homes, indicating intent to expand healthcare access for veterans through facility development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5869: Relates to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

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.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates commemorative medal recognizing Cold War veterans' service, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3534: Exempts compensation for active military service from inclusion in a resident's adjusted gross income

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts military pay from state tax, providing tax relief for qualifying residents per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts active-duty military pay from NY state tax, providing direct financial benefit to service members maintaining NY residency, aligning with veteran benefit expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8316: Establishes a supplemental real property tax exemption for veterans

Establishes a supplemental property tax exemption for veterans and certain un-remarried spouses of veterans upon the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for veterans, reducing their tax burden as tax relief per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides supplemental property tax exemption for veterans and spouses, directly expanding financial benefits. Explicitly targets veterans' relief with no restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 371: Authorizes the issuance of distinctive legion of valor license plates

Authorizes the issuance of distinctive legion of valor license plates for individuals who have received the army medal of honor, navy medal of honor, air force medal of honor, army distinguished service cross, navy cross, coast guard cross, or air force cross.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes distinctive license plates recognizing Medal of Honor recipients, directly advancing veteran service recognition per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1866: Establishes the veterans service organizations fund

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes tax-deductible fund for veterans service organizations, directly funding their operations to support veterans' services and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7735: Relates to allowing municipalities to accept retroactive applications for real property tax exemptions from certain veterans

This bill allows New York municipalities to accept retroactive applications for real property tax exemptions from veterans who already qualify but missed the original filing deadline. It directly affects veterans who were eligible for exemptions but didn’t submit applications by the required taxable status date. The key provision lets local governments (after public hearings) permit veterans to apply retroactively for up to three years of missed exemptions, provided they would have qualified if they’d filed on time. The law amends tax code sections to enable this process without requiring new eligibility reviews.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows retroactive real property tax exemptions for veterans, providing direct tax relief to eligible individuals and reducing municipal tax revenue collection.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows retroactive tax exemption applications for eligible veterans, restoring missed benefits and expanding access to existing financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5338: Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military

This bill provides free access to all state parks for immediate family members of military personnel who died while serving in active duty during a declared war. It directly affects families of deceased service members who meet the wartime service criteria. The key provision requires parks to waive all fees for these families while applying the same rules as general public users. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, with rules for implementation to be finalized before that date.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free state park access to families of wartime-deceased veterans, directly expanding benefits and recognizing service through tangible support.95% confidence

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