Veterans (Veteran Education)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 5, 2026

A 7780: Authorizes Jeffrey Alva Beall eligibility to apply for military service credit in the New York state teachers' retirement system

This bill authorizes Jeffrey Alva Beall, a retired New York state teacher, to apply for retroactive military service credit in the New York State Teachers' Retirement System for his U.S. Army service (1984-1987). It allows him to receive credit for those years toward his retirement benefits, applied back to his retirement date. To obtain this credit, Beall must pay the retirement system an amount calculated as 3% of his final year's salary multiplied by his years of military service. The bill directly affects only Beall, providing him a specific pathway to adjust his retirement benefits based on his prior military service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnables retroactive military service credit for veteran's retirement benefits, expanding his entitlements under state retirement system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 572: Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions

Relates to veterans' preferences with respect to civil service promotions; removes requirement of service during a time of war for additional points on civil service examinations for veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves war service requirement for civil service promotion points, expanding eligibility for veterans' employment benefits90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 95: Relates to a half fare rate program in the MTA for veterans

This bill requires the MTA to create a half-fare program for eligible New York State veterans using public transportation. It applies specifically to veterans who are New York residents, honorably discharged from U.S. military service, and possess a valid New York veteran ID card. The MTA must establish the program but cannot fund it from its regular operating or capital budgets; instead, it can only implement it using state funds specifically allocated for this purpose. The bill defines "veteran" clearly and mandates that the program be implemented with state appropriations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires MTA to establish veteran half-fare program, expanding public transit access for eligible veterans through dedicated state funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates half-fare public transit benefit for eligible veterans, requiring state funding allocation. Expands transportation access as a veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1176: Relates to the receipt of compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters

Establishes certain protections related to the receipt of compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters, including penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill protects advisors assisting veterans with benefits, preventing penalties for compensation, ensuring smoother access to support systems without restricting services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2631: Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

This bill expands property tax exemptions for veterans living together in the same household. It adds up to a 7.5% exemption (capped at $6,000) for non-combat veterans sharing a home, and up to a 5% exemption (capped at $4,000) for veterans who served in combat zones. Local governments must adopt these provisions through public hearings and local ordinances to implement the additional tax breaks. The changes directly affect qualifying veterans living with other veterans and require local jurisdictions to formally approve the exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions (reducing burden) for veterans, directly aligning with tax relief indicator for middle/lower income groups in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemptions for veterans, adding financial benefits based on service type (combat/non-combat)90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 2073: Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license

Requires the department of motor vehicles compile a list of veterans who apply for a veteran driver's license and provide such list to the department of veterans' services to aid in outreach efforts by the department of veterans' services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCompiles veteran driver's license applicants for outreach, enhancing access to veterans' services per bill's purpose to aid department's outreach efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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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 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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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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