Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5124: Requires the department of veterans' services to provide certain assistance to veterans

Requires the department of veterans' services to provide legal and/or technical support to veterans who want to change their discharged status to honorable because such person was dishonorably or administratively discharged from the armed services due to sexual orientation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides legal support for veterans to correct discharge status, enabling access to benefits denied due to past discrimination based on sexual orientation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2026

S 910: Establishes a returning veterans tax credit for businesses that hire veterans and disabled veterans

Establishes a returning veterans tax credit for businesses that hire veterans and disabled veterans; provides that such tax credit is worth $3,000 per veteran hired or $4,000 for every disabled veteran hired and the total benefit shall not exceed $15,000 annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for businesses hiring veterans, reducing tax liability and incentivizing employment, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax credits to businesses hiring veterans/disabled veterans, directly supporting veteran employment and workforce integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 55: Includes veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination

This bill amends New York's executive law to explicitly include veterans in the legal definition of "military status." It expands the existing definition to cover individuals who have been released from military service, ensuring veterans receive the same anti-discrimination protections as active military personnel. The change directly affects veterans in New York who may face discrimination in employment, housing, or other areas governed by laws prohibiting military status discrimination. The key mechanism is a textual update to the definition, adding "a person's participation in the military service... if such person has been released from such service." This creates a clear, concrete policy change without altering existing enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands anti-discrimination protections to veterans in housing, preventing housing discrimination per the summary's direct mention of housing coverage.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands anti-discrimination protections for veterans in employment by including them in 'military status' definition, strengthening worker rights under New York law.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands anti-discrimination protections for veterans in employment/housing by including them in military status definition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 401: Establishes the hire a vet grant program

Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than twelve continuous and uninterrupted months in a full-time or part-time position.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates grants for municipalities hiring veterans for 12+ months, directly funding veteran employment initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 12, 2025

K 786: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 22, 2025, as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day in the State of New York

This resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 22, 2025, as "Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" in New York State. It aims to honor veterans who died by suicide and raise public awareness about veteran mental health, citing statistics that show veterans have higher suicide rates than the general population (e.g., 22 veterans nationwide die by suicide daily). The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally asks the Governor to issue the proclamation, aligning with National Suicide Prevention Month in September 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareResolution promotes veteran mental health awareness via official recognition, directly addressing mental health services within healthcare topic.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution honors veterans who died by suicide and raises awareness of veteran mental health, aligning with recognition and support for veterans' well-being.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3509: Relates to a reduced fare program in the metropolitan transportation authority for veterans who are students

This bill establishes a half-fare program on all MTA systems (subways, buses, commuter rail) for New York State veterans who are currently enrolled students. It directly affects veterans who are full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or vocational students at accredited colleges, universities, or approved vocational schools in New York. To qualify, veterans must be New York residents, honorably discharged from military service, and present a valid veteran ID card.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes half-fare program on MTA systems for veteran students, expanding public transit access and affordability.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes half-fare MTA program for veteran students, directly expanding transportation benefits. Qualification criteria confirm targeted veteran support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4110: Provides for the application of the veterans' real property tax exemptions in the city of New York

This bill adjusts veterans' property tax exemption limits specifically for New York City (population over 1 million). It reduces maximum exemption amounts for qualifying veterans: from $7,500 to $2,000 for general military service exemptions, and from $8,000 to $3,200 for combat zone exemptions. The bill also lowers the cap for property purchased with veteran recognition funds from $5,000 to $2,000 in NYC. These changes directly affect veterans owning residential property in New York City who qualify for tax exemptions under state law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces veterans' property tax exemptions in NYC, increasing tax burden for qualifying veterans by lowering exemption caps from $7,500→$2,000 and $8,000→$3,200.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransReduces veterans' property tax exemptions from $7,500/$8,000 to $2,000/$3,200, directly cutting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1192: Establishes an alternative resolution program for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies

S 1192 establishes an alternative resolution program within the criminal procedure law for service members and veterans accused of certain felonies. This program applies to individuals whose military service caused or exacerbated conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or substance abuse, which may have contributed to their alleged crime. Courts would identify eligible service members or veterans and order evaluations to assess their condition and its connection to the offense. The bill aims to provide treatment for these service-related ailments, with the possibility of reducing or dismissing charges upon successful completion of the treatment program.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes alternative resolution for veterans with military-related conditions, promoting rehabilitation over punishment and aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce recidivism.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes an alternative resolution program for veterans with military-related conditions (PTSD, TBI, substance abuse) to avoid standard criminal penalties, recognizing service impact and addressing root causes through evaluations and treat...90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8425: Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct a study about veterans' employment review

Bill A 8425 directs the New York State Department of Veterans' Services to conduct a comprehensive study on veterans' employment opportunities and incentives within the state. The study will involve consulting with several state agencies and veteran organizations. It aims to review the current system for awarding civil service credit to veterans, analyze potential new criteria for these credits, and assess existing employment protections. The bill also focuses on methods to help veterans, including those recently displaced from federal employment, transition into state employment and recommends additional incentives for employers to recruit and retain veteran employees. A report detailing the findings and recommendations must be submitted by December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to review civil service credits, analyze new criteria, and improve veterans' employment protections, advancing employment support for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5683: Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans

This bill allows local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages, or school districts) to grant a 100% exemption from real property taxes to veterans who served in combat and are 100% permanently disabled due to military service, or to their unmarried surviving spouses. It directly affects eligible disabled veterans and their surviving spouses by potentially eliminating their property tax burden. The key provision lets localities choose to provide this full exemption, overriding any existing local limits on property tax exemptions. The exemption applies to property tax assessments starting January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 100% property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing tax burden on lower-income group, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 100% property tax exemption for disabled combat veterans and surviving spouses, directly expanding financial benefits for eligible veterans as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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