Veterans

passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2025

J 486: Commending Allen L. Ayotte posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Senate Resolution J 486 formally commends Allen L. Ayotte posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor for exceptional service. The resolution recognizes his military service (U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, 1967-1968), 48 years of community volunteer work with the WK Mansfield Hose Company, and his career with the Capitol Police and fire protection services. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family following the Saratoga County Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 18, 2025. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legislative effect, solely honoring his legacy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally commends veteran's military service (Vietnam Air Force) and Liberty Medal, aligning with recognition as support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3751: Directs the MTA to rename the Eltingville transit center the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center

Directs the MTA to rename the Eltingville transit center the Iraq War and Afghanistan War Veterans' Memorial Transit Center; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly renames transit center to memorialize Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, directly recognizing their service as per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4057: Relates to New York state active duty

This bill allows New York state retirement system members to earn up to three years of service credit for qualifying military service, including state active duty ordered by the governor. It applies to members who were honorably discharged, have a qualifying condition under veterans' law, or are discharged LGBT veterans with non-dishonorable discharges. The credit covers both federal military service and state-ordered active duty (like National Guard activations under governor's call). This directly affects state employees who served in the military, potentially increasing their retirement benefits by counting that service toward their total years.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows retirement service credit for qualifying military service, expanding veterans' benefits under state retirement system95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · New York · Assembly Apr 27, 2026

A 8722: Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations

Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations whether for original appointment or promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides employment credit for veteran spouses, directly advancing family benefits tied to military service95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7443: Relates to participation by LGBT, disability and veteran-owned businesses in state contracts

The New York State Supplier Diversity Act (S 7443) aims to increase the participation of businesses owned by LGBT individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans in state contracts. It establishes a new Division of Supplier Diversity within the Office of General Services. This division will certify eligible businesses - defined as those at least 51% owned and controlled by these groups, with a significant state presence and up to 300 employees - and create a directory for state agencies to use. The bill applies to state contracts for services, supplies, and real property projects exceeding specified monetary thresholds.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veteran-owned businesses in supplier diversity program, creating certification and contract opportunities to support veteran entrepreneurs and their businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1513: Eliminates registration fees for distinctive plates for gold star mothers

This bill eliminates registration fees for special license plates designated for Gold Star Mothers - mothers who have lost a child in military service. It amends vehicle and traffic laws to ensure no fee or service charge applies when registering these specific plates. The change applies directly to eligible Gold Star Mothers who would otherwise pay standard registration costs for these commemorative plates. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates fees for Gold Star Mothers plates, recognizing families of fallen veterans per topic's 'recognition' indicator.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2016: Relates to the reemployment of certain persons ordered to military service

Provides a right of reemployment for persons who reside in another state who are ordered to military service within New York state, if the state of residence provides a like protection.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides reemployment rights for military service members returning to civilian jobs, a core veteran support measure directly advancing employment protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5618: Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program; appropriation

Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program to provide funding to eligible entities for payment of the capital costs of construction, improvement, repairs, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of facilities owned by eligible entities, and for the acquisition of related equipment with a useful life of not less than ten years; appropriates a sum of $10,000,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $10M for veterans' facility capital costs, directly funding a state program through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransFunds capital improvements for veterans' service organizations' facilities and equipment, directly supporting their operational capacity and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1869: Establishes a hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program

This bill establishes a five-year pilot program in New York to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. The program, managed by the state health commissioner, requires participating providers to submit annual reports on costs, effectiveness, and improvement suggestions, with a final evaluation report due by December 2031. Veterans must be New York residents with a diagnosis from an authorized medical professional (such as a physician or nurse practitioner) and receive therapy using FDA-approved devices. The bill defines key terms like "hyperbaric oxygen therapy" and specifies eligibility criteria without expanding existing healthcare coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates new mental health/PTSD treatment access via HBOT pilot for veterans, directly advancing healthcare services and improving patient access for covered conditions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes HBOT pilot program specifically for veterans with TBI/PTSD, directly improving healthcare access and expanding benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 3443: Designates March 25, "Medal of Honor Day", as a day of commemoration

This bill designates March 25 as "Medal of Honor Day" in New York State, adding it to the official list of days of commemoration. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it formally recognizes this date for honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor. The bill amends existing law to include this designation without altering any substantive rights, obligations, or funding. As a procedural measure, it requires no further action beyond the state's calendar of recognized observances.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates March 25 as Medal of Honor Day to honor recipients, directly recognizing veterans' service as part of state commemoration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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