Veterans

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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4556: Provides representation to veterans for certain civil matters

Provides representation to veterans that are at or below four hundred percent of the federal poverty guidelines for matters involving children, sustenance and real property proceedings.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides legal representation for veterans in civil matters (children, housing, sustenance), directly enhancing access to services and protections for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4752: Establishes a program for the sharing of veteran contact information

S 4752 would create a state program to securely share veteran contact information between multiple state agencies that provide services to veterans. It requires agencies offering benefits like tax exemptions, housing assistance, career services, or health care to ask clients about veteran status and share this information (with strict privacy protections) to connect veterans to relevant support. The program would link agencies including the Department of Veterans' Services, housing authorities, tax offices, and health departments. This aims to streamline access to benefits without changing existing entitlements or creating new programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates program to securely share veteran contact info between agencies, enabling better access to existing benefits like healthcare and housing assistance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4292: Enacts the "NY Cares Act", providing course credit for service members and tuition awards for spouses and children of deceased service members

The NY Cares Act provides New York resident service members with academic credit for military training and experience without tuition fees, plus transition "bridge courses" to help them adjust to college life. It also establishes tuition awards covering full undergraduate costs for spouses and children of service members who died while serving, limited to 8 semesters of full-time study or equivalent. Both programs require state education officials to coordinate with veterans' services, ensuring military experience is recognized in higher education pathways.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition awards and academic credit for veterans' families, expanding higher education access and reducing financial barriers for specific student groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tuition awards for spouses/children of fallen service members and academic credit for service members, directly expanding educational benefits and support for veterans and their families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 2071: Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York

Requires the department of labor create and maintain a list of available careers and job openings for veterans in the state of New York and provide such list to the department of veterans' services; requires such list to be placed on the department of veterans' services website.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a job listing resource for veterans, directly supporting employment opportunities within Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires state labor department to maintain veteran job listings, directly supporting employment access for veterans through state agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 7779: Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers

Creates a distinctive license plate for veterans honoring Borinqueneers; defines "veteran" as a person who is a resident of this state, who served in the armed forces of the United States, and was honorably discharged from the armed forces, or has a qualifying condition, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service, or is a discharged LGBT veteran, as defined in section one of the veterans' services law, and has received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable from such service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates distinctive license plate honoring veterans (Borinqueneers), aligns with recognition indicator for support stance95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6984: Establishes a property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans

This bill creates a $6,000 property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Defense. It applies directly to qualifying veterans (or surviving spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected disability) regardless of their property's assessed value. The exemption is added to existing tax breaks and takes effect for property tax assessments starting January 1 following the bill's enactment. It does not change other existing disability tax exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct tax relief for disabled veterans by exempting $6,000 from property taxes, aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates $6,000 property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4567: Provides for the New York state of health to help veterans ascertain their eligibility for health care through the department of veterans affairs

This bill requires New York's state health insurance marketplace (the "New York State of Health") to help veterans determine if they qualify for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits. It directs the marketplace to check veterans' eligibility during their application process and provide them with resources to apply for VA benefits directly. The law applies specifically to veterans seeking health coverage through New York's state marketplace. The key provision mandates this assistance without altering VA eligibility rules or creating new benefits. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate rule changes allowed for implementation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill facilitates veterans' access to VA healthcare benefits through state marketplace eligibility checks, improving access to public health coverage without restricting services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates state health marketplace to help veterans determine VA health care eligibility and apply for benefits, improving access to veteran healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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