Veterans

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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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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passed · New York · Assembly Feb 9, 2026

A 8723: Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty

Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides legacy credit to dependents of veterans killed in duty, expanding benefits for families of service members.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 1919: Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans

This bill eliminates fees for New York state veterans who are honorably discharged and have a qualifying disability (40%+ service-connected) or meet specific veteran status criteria under the Veterans' Services Law. It directly affects eligible veterans by removing the $765 fee for a lifetime hunting, fishing, and turkey permit license, changing it to $0. The key mechanism updates the environmental conservation law to create a new fee category specifically for these veterans, while maintaining standard fees for other license types. The policy change applies immediately upon enactment, providing permanent fee relief for qualifying veterans purchasing this combined license.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates $765 fee for eligible veterans, providing direct financial benefit and recognition of service under Veterans' Services Law95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2369: Provides real property tax relief to certain veterans

Provides real property tax relief to veterans who have at least ten years of service in the U.S. armed forces or in the organized militia of the state of New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief to veterans, reducing tax burden for a specific group, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income demographics.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides direct tax relief to veterans with 10+ years service, expanding financial benefits and aligning with veteran support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3504: Provides real property tax relief to certain veterans

Provides real property tax relief to veterans who have at least ten years of service in the U.S. armed forces or in the organized militia of the state of New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides real property tax relief to veterans, reducing their tax burden, aligning with tax relief policies that support fiscal responsibility for specific groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax relief to veterans with 10+ years service, expanding financial benefits for veterans as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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