Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 7786: Relates to the availability of information on home care services

Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Services to consult and collaborate with relevant offices in the federal department of veterans affairs, the department of health, the state office for the aging and other HCBS experts to develop educational materials for veterans and their families about the accessibility to home and community-based services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes VA collaboration to develop educational materials on home care access, improving veterans' ability to utilize existing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1200: Allows the granting of academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

This bill (S 1200) allows veterans to earn academic credit at New York State and City University systems for military training they completed. Specifically, full-time undergraduate veterans enrolled in good standing at these institutions can receive full credit toward their degree for military courses meeting American Council on Education standards - without any fees or tuition charges. It applies to veterans who served honorably in active duty, reserves, or New York National Guard/Militia. The law requires university boards to create procedures for implementing this credit transfer.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans by granting academic credit for military training without fees, aligning with 'expands educational access' indicator.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly grants veterans academic credit for military training without fees, expanding educational benefits for honorably serving veterans at state institutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4767: Increases civil service credits given to veterans currently returning from service

Bill A 4767 increases the additional civil service credits available to veterans. It grants veterans honorably discharged on or after January 1, 2025, ten extra points on competitive examinations for initial civil service appointments and five points for promotions. Disabled veterans honorably discharged during the same timeframe would receive fifteen additional points for original appointments and ten points for promotions. These credits are applied to competitive examinations for civil service positions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants veterans extra civil service exam points (10/15 for appointments, 5/10 for promotions), directly enhancing employment benefits and recognition per legislative text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8057: Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

Bill S 8057 provides additional real property tax exemptions for homeowners where two or more qualified veterans live in the same household. It amends existing law to allow for these new exemptions, which are layered on top of current veteran tax benefits. For general qualified veterans, an additional exemption of up to 7.5% of the assessed property value, not exceeding $6,000, may apply. Combat veterans in multi-veteran households could receive an additional exemption of up to 5%, not exceeding $4,000. These additional exemptions must be adopted by local governing bodies through a local law, ordinance, or resolution after a public hearing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides additional property tax exemptions for veterans, reducing tax burden and aligning with tax relief support indicators for eligible groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds tax exemptions for multi-veteran households, expanding existing benefits beyond current veteran tax relief programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4118: Establishes a veteran tax deduction

This bill creates a $6,000 tax deduction for New York taxpayers who are veterans, effective for all taxable years beginning January 1, 2025. The deduction applies to individuals meeting the definition of "veteran" under existing veterans' services law. It directly affects qualifying veterans by reducing their taxable income for state income tax purposes. The provision amends the tax law to add this specific deduction category, with no additional eligibility requirements beyond the established veteran status definition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $6,000 tax deduction for veterans, reducing taxable income and providing targeted tax relief under state tax law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates $6,000 tax deduction for veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing state tax burden per veterans' services law definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

J 225: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York

This is a commemorative resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to designate March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State. It directly affects New York residents by encouraging the state to formally recognize Vietnam War veterans through a gubernatorial proclamation. The resolution asks the Governor to issue the proclamation in coordination with National Vietnam Veterans Day, urging communities to hold ceremonies honoring veterans' service and contributions. It emphasizes supporting veterans' reintegration into civilian life and acknowledging their sacrifices, including the 58,000 U.S. service members who died during the war. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution requests Governor to proclaim Vietnam Veterans Day, directly recognizing veterans' service per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6081: Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses

Directs the division of veterans' services to establish a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses; requires the use of a special mark to indicate service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes searchable database for veteran-owned businesses with service-disabled indicator, directly supporting veteran employment recognition and business opportunities per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5217: Relates to a half fare rate program in the MTA for veterans

This bill requires the MTA to create a half-fare transit program specifically for eligible New York veterans. It defines "veteran" as an honorably discharged U.S. military member with a valid veteran ID card who resides in New York. Crucially, the MTA cannot fund this program using its regular operating or capital budgets; it must use only state appropriations specifically designated for this purpose. The program takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates new MTA half-fare transit program for veterans using state funds, expanding public transit access and funding a specific transportation benefit.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new half-fare transit benefit for NY veterans using state funds, expanding access to transportation services per bill's mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

K 614: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 23, 2025, as Poppy Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Poppy Day

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 23, 2025, as "Poppy Day" in New York State, aligning with National Poppy Day. It asks the Governor to formally recognize this date to honor veterans, referencing the poppy's historical symbolism from World War I and its use by organizations like the American Legion to remember fallen service members and support veterans. The resolution has no binding effect - it merely asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation, with copies sent to the Governor and veterans' groups. It directly affects all New Yorkers through a state-level observance of a longstanding veterans' remembrance tradition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requests Governor to proclaim Poppy Day to honor veterans, referencing poppy symbolism for remembering fallen service members and supporting veterans, aligning with recognition indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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died · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 4889: Relates to defining veteran

Relates to defining veteran; includes national guard members who have served for at least twenty years, part of which was during any war or period of hostilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran definition to include National Guard members with 20+ years service including wartime service, increasing eligibility for benefits and recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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