Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 6084: 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 ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates job list for veterans, directly supporting employment access and career opportunities per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 2070: Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain a database of resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families

Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates creation of searchable database for veterans' resources, improving access to existing services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6139: Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams

Provides that every person who has served in more than one time of war shall be entitled to additional credit as a veteran or disabled veteran in competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion for every such time of war during which such person served, regardless of whether any such person has utilized such credit for a competitive examination for original appointment or a competitive examination for promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants additional exam credit for veterans with multiple war service, directly supporting employment opportunities and recognizing military service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4987: Enacts the New York veteran digital navigator program act

Enacts the "New York veteran digital navigator program act"; requires the state commissioner of the department of veterans' services to establish a program to promote digital citizenship, through which the state commissioner shall award grants to eligible entities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPromotes digital citizenship via grants to improve veterans' tech access and skills, advancing digital equity through program funding.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes state-funded digital navigation program for veterans' service access via grants, directly advancing veteran service accessibility and digital citizenship support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5094: 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 VeteransFacilitates veteran outreach by sharing DMV data with veterans' services, aiding program access and recognition per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6503: Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain a database of resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families

Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates searchable database for veterans' resources, improving access to state services and strengthening support systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5177: Establishes a fund for the creation of affordable housing

This bill creates a voluntary fund for affordable housing targeted at veterans and seniors. It allows taxpayers to make extra, non-tax-reducing contributions to the "Affordable Housing for Veterans and Seniors Fund" when filing their state income taxes. The fund, managed jointly by tax and veterans' agencies, will use all collected contributions exclusively for housing projects serving these groups. Annual reports will detail how funds were spent, including recipient names, amounts awarded, and project purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax fund for housing projects serving veterans/seniors, directly funding essential public services through fiscal mechanism.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates voluntary fund exclusively for affordable housing projects targeting veterans and seniors, directly funding housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a voluntary fund exclusively for veterans' affordable housing, directly funding a key service through tax contributions managed by veterans' agencies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2343: Exempts veterans eighty-five years of age and older from the obligation to pay New York state income tax

This bill (A 2343) exempts New York State residents who are veterans aged 85 or older from paying state income tax on their gross income. It directly affects qualifying veterans who are at least 85 years old as of December 31 of the tax year, regardless of their federal tax status. The law changes the tax code to automatically exclude their income from state taxation starting in 2027, applying to all taxable income without requiring additional federal tax considerations. The exemption becomes effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts eligible veterans from state income tax, providing direct tax relief per support indicators for lower-income tax relief.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans 85+ from state income tax, providing direct financial benefit and expanding veteran tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1922: Relates to adding veterans to protected classes for unlawful housing discrimination

This bill adds veterans to the list of protected classes under New York's housing discrimination law. It prohibits landlords, property owners, and housing providers from refusing to rent, sell, or lease housing accommodations based solely on a person's veteran status. The law applies to both publicly-assisted housing (Section 1) and general housing, land, or commercial space (Section 2). These changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds veterans to protected classes, prohibiting housing discrimination based on veteran status, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds veterans to protected classes against housing discrimination, preventing denial of housing based on status. Directly protects veterans' rights under housing law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4399: Creates the New York state veterans remembrance license plate

Creates the New York state veterans remembrance license plate; provides that any proceeds shall go to the credit of the veterans remembrance and cemetery maintenance operation fund.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates veterans remembrance license plate with proceeds funding veterans' remembrance and cemetery maintenance, directly supporting veteran recognition and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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