Veterans

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

K 765: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2-8, 2025, as Veterans Awareness Week in the State of New York

This bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to declare November 2-8, 2025, as Veterans Awareness Week in New York State. It asks the Governor to formally recognize this week-long observance - the week before Veterans Day (November 11) - to encourage broader public appreciation for veterans. The resolution does not create new laws or directly affect individuals; it is a procedural request for the Governor to issue a proclamation. The intent is to allow schools, veteran organizations, and communities to focus on veterans' service beyond the single Veterans Day holiday.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransSymbolic recognition of veterans via designated awareness week, aligning with support indicator for public appreciation of veteran service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing taxable property value for qualifying service periods.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility to include recent conflicts, directly increasing veterans' benefit access for more service periods.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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failed · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 819: Eliminates the photo image fee for veterans who have their license amended with a veteran notation

This bill eliminates the photo image fee for veterans who update their driver's license or state ID card to include a veteran notation. It specifically removes the fee when the only change is adding the veteran designation, which identifies the holder as a U.S. armed forces veteran. The policy applies directly to veterans seeking this license/ID amendment, ensuring no fee is charged for this specific notation. The change affects all veterans meeting the criteria under existing law, streamlining the process for this administrative update.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates fee for veteran ID notation, removing financial barrier to recognition of military service per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6504: Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes veteran career assistance program with resume/employment services at SUNY/CUNY, directly supporting veteran employment placement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4509: Includes certain veterans in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges

Includes active duty military and certain veterans going to college under the new GI bill in the definition of resident as it relates to community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for veterans by including them in residency definition for community colleges and state-aided four-year colleges.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends in-state tuition benefits to veterans under GI Bill, directly expanding educational access and financial support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4765: Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-free savings accounts for veterans' healthcare, providing direct tax relief. Explicitly addresses tax policy as part of fiscal management for targeted healthcare costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax-free savings accounts to cover combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage begins, expanding access for a specific group through dedicated funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, directly expanding benefits and improving access to care for specific veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3326: Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax-free savings accounts for veterans' healthcare, providing direct tax relief as a fiscal measure to fund a specific healthcare program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, expanding access to health services for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8146: Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct a study about veterans' employment review

Senate Bill S 8146 directs the New York State Department of Veterans' Services to conduct a comprehensive study on veterans' employment opportunities and incentives within the state. This study, to be completed by December 31, 2027, will involve consultation with state labor and civil service departments, as well as veteran and labor organizations. It will examine the current system of awarding civil service credit, analyze potential new criteria for such credits (like military occupational specialty or combat experience), and review existing employment protections for veterans. The bill also tasks the study with exploring methods to recruit veterans displaced from federal employment after January 20, 2025, and recommending additional incentives for employers to hire and retain veteran employees.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to examine veterans' employment opportunities and civil service credit systems, aiming to improve veteran employment incentives and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4769: Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations

Relates to additional credit allowed veterans in competitive examinations; expands the definition of "veteran" and "non-disabled veteran" to include the spouse and/or children of a member of the armed forces of the United States who served therein in time of war and was subsequently killed in the line of duty.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran-related benefits to include spouses/children of fallen service members, granting additional exam credit for employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8571: Relates to the issuance of license plates for disabled veterans

This bill (S 8571) adds a new eligibility category for special license plates in New York. It directly affects veterans rated 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing them to qualify for these plates without needing additional medical certification. The key provision amends vehicle and traffic law to include paragraph (e), specifying that veterans with this VA rating automatically meet the disability criteria. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill simplifies access to veteran license plates by removing medical certification requirement for 100% VA-rated disabled veterans, expanding benefit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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