Veterans

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9242: Provides for the elimination of tolls on the New York state thruway for vehicles transporting veterans to and from veteran's administration hospitals and other veteran's healthcare facilities

Provides for the elimination of tolls on the New York state thruway for vehicles transporting veterans to and from veteran's administration hospitals and other veteran's healthcare facilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEliminates tolls on NY state thruway for veterans' healthcare trips, reducing transportation barriers for a specific use case within highway infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates tolls for veterans traveling to VA healthcare facilities, reducing financial barriers to essential medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

K 642: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in New York State. It commemorates the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Act, which established permanent military roles for women. The resolution honors New York women veterans, noting they represent 8.8% of the state's 714,000 veterans. It has no legal effect beyond symbolically recognizing their service and contributions. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on June 4, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSymbolically recognizes women veterans' service, honoring contributions as part of state-level recognition policy per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2338: Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program

Creates a veteran's home and land ownership loan program to provide loans to veterans to purchase homes or unimproved land suitable for building; requires such loans to be secured by a second mortgage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates a veteran-specific housing loan program for home/land ownership, providing direct funding for housing development and property ownership, aligning with housing program support indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new loan program for veteran home/land ownership, expanding housing benefits and financial support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7672: Establishes September twenty-second of each year as a day of commemoration known as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day

This bill designates September 22 as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It adds this date to an existing list of official commemorative days in the executive law, such as Holocaust Remembrance Day and Juneteenth. The bill creates no new programs or funding but formally recognizes this day for awareness and remembrance purposes. It directly affects the state's official calendar of observances, not specific individuals or groups. The designation takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates September 22 as Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, directly recognizing a critical veterans' issue through formal state commemoration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6172: Eliminates annual service charge of 25 dollars on issuance of special number plates to veterans of the armed forces

This bill eliminates a $31.25 annual fee for veterans who obtain special license plates honoring military service. It directly affects veterans of the armed forces who apply for these designated plates. The key change amends vehicle law to remove the requirement for veterans to pay this specific annual charge, while maintaining other fee structures for non-veteran special plates. The bill does not alter the regular fees for standard license plates or other plate types.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates annual fee for veterans' special license plates, reducing financial burden and recognizing military service directly.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5855: Establishes a supplemental burial allowance for certain first responders

This bill establishes a supplemental burial allowance for families of certified first responders who died from a World Trade Center-related medical condition. It amends New York's veterans' law to include these first responders under the existing burial benefit program, specifically covering those with certified 9/11 health conditions. The allowance is available to parents who bore the funeral expenses, following the same eligibility rules as military personnel killed in combat under federal law. The policy directly affects first responder families by expanding access to burial financial support.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' burial benefits to cover 9/11 first responders under veterans' law, amending existing program to include this group with same eligibility as military personnel.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 605: Authorizes the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark

Authorizes the issuance of licenses and non-driver identification cards containing a Lifetime Liberty Pass distinguishing mark to certain applicants who were members of the armed forces of the United States.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes Lifetime Liberty Pass on IDs for veterans, directly recognizing military service per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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