Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 3240: Relates to the veterans tuition awards program

This bill expands New York's veterans tuition awards program to allow qualified veterans to transfer unused benefits to their spouse, child, or eligible survivor. It defines key terms like "qualified veteran" (a veteran who would qualify for the award) and "eligible immediate family" (spouse, child, or survivor meeting specific marriage or family conditions). Veterans can transfer all or part of their unused award to family members, with children needing to be under 26 and the veteran having served at least 10 years (with exceptions for certain separations or deaths). The bill also limits transfers to 100 per year and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by allowing veterans to transfer unused tuition benefits to family members, increasing educational opportunities for dependents.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands veterans' tuition benefits by enabling transfer of unused awards to family members, directly advancing benefit accessibility per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 7114: 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 VeteransProvides military service credit toward retirement benefits for police/fire members, enhancing veterans' retirement compensation through expanded credit calculation.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7932: Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel

Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel on the New York world war veterans memorial highway in Essex county or Prospect mountain veteran's memorial highway in Warren county.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from travel fees on memorial highways, providing direct financial benefit and recognizing service through fee relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 6930: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients

This bill (S 6930) designates a specific segment of State Route 35 in Westchester County (from US Route 202 to Route 100 in Somers) as a ceremonial tribute to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install and maintain signs reading "Highway Dedicated to Westchester Purple Heart Recipients" along this route. The bill explicitly states this is purely symbolic - official highway names remain unchanged, and no practical alterations to the road or traffic operations are intended. It directly honors veterans who received the Purple Heart military award while serving in Westchester County. The dedication is ceremonial only, with no impact on highway maintenance or commerce.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill symbolically honors Purple Heart recipients (veterans) via highway dedication, aligning with recognition indicators for veteran support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 951: Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers

Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers; defines "veteran" as a person who is a resident of this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States, and was honorably discharged from the armed forces, or has a qualifying condition, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service, or is a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates honorific license plate for veterans, directly recognizing service per support indicators (honoring Borinqueneers, defining veteran status for recognition)95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1242: Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill revises veteran memorial registry for easier navigation and deadlines, enhancing recognition of veterans' service per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8372: Establishes the New York state veteran student loan forgiveness program

This bill establishes the New York state veteran student loan forgiveness program, designed to help eligible New York resident veterans reduce their student loan debt. The program offers competitive awards of up to $10,000 annually for a maximum of five years, not exceeding $50,000 total or the applicant's outstanding debt. To qualify, veterans must have graduated from an approved New York state college, be employed full-time in New York, agree to reside in the state for five years, and not have received federal loan forgiveness. Priority for awards will be given to prior recipients, and then to economically disadvantaged applicants or those with a service-connected disability of 40% or higher.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides student loan forgiveness for NY veterans who graduated from state colleges, reducing financial barriers to higher education access and supporting veterans' educational attainment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veteran loan forgiveness program, providing financial relief through up to $50k debt reduction - directly advances veterans' benefits and financial support95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 4, 2025

A 1470: Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility

Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility; makes tuition awards available for certain veterans including, but not limited to Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tuition awards for veterans' higher education, expanding access to educational funding for a specific group within the education topic.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tuition benefits to include Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan veterans, directly advancing veterans' educational benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7276: Provides for distinctive plates for gold star families

Provides for distinctive plates for gold star families, including gold star parents, as defined in 10 USC 1126, or children of a gold star parent, and their spouses.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides symbolic recognition for gold star families (immediate relatives of fallen service members), aligning with veteran recognition policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 480: Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States

S 480 eliminates a $10 one-time application fee for veterans' special license plates in New York. It directly affects veterans who apply for plates through veterans organizations, removing the additional charge while keeping the standard registration fee. The bill amends multiple sections of the vehicle and traffic law (including 404-h, 404-j, and 404-v) to remove the $10 fee provision. This is a concrete policy change that reduces costs for veterans obtaining these plates.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates $10 application fee for veterans' license plates, reducing costs and directly advancing veteran benefits per bill summary.95% confidence

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