Veterans (Veteran Housing)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10398: Relates to exempting disabled veterans from certain fees relating to physical modification of a residence to accommodate a disability

Relates to exempting disabled veterans from application fees relating to physical modification of a residence to accommodate a disability, including permit fees, plan review fees, inspection fees and reinspection fees.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill exempts disabled veterans from fees for home modifications, directly expanding financial benefits and support for veteran housing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10263: Requires a report on the administration, function and outcomes of all superior courts for veterans treatment

Requires a report on the administration, function and outcomes of all superior courts for veterans treatment to be delivered to the legislature and the governor on or before March 15th every year beginning in 2028.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reporting on veteran treatment courts, enhancing oversight and accountability for veteran services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10150: Enacts the "missing vulnerable veterans at risk program act"

Enacts the "missing vulnerable veterans at risk program act" to establish a missing vulnerable veterans at risk program to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the problem of missing vulnerable veterans at risk.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a program to locate and assist missing vulnerable veterans, directly advancing their safety and welfare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11103: Relates to establishing the private employers veterans' preference policy act

This bill allows private companies to voluntarily create written policies that give hiring, promotion, or retention preferences to veterans over equally qualified non-veterans. It defines "private employer" as any business entity excluding government agencies and specifies which individuals qualify as veterans based on their active duty service and discharge status. The policy must be applied consistently to all employment decisions, including situations where a company reduces its workforce. The legislation does not require businesses to adopt such policies but provides a legal framework for those that choose to do so.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a policy to give hiring and promotion preferences to veterans, expanding employment opportunities and supporting a specific worker group.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a policy allowing private employers to give hiring and promotion preferences to veterans, directly supporting veteran employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10540: Establishes a women veteran's peer to peer program

This bill creates a new peer-to-peer support program specifically designed for women veterans. It directs state agencies, such as mental health and labor departments, to work together to develop and run this service. Additionally, the bill updates the duties of the veterans' services office to include establishing this program and advocating for policies that address the unique experiences of female veterans. The changes will take effect on the first day of April following the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a peer-to-peer support program for women veterans, explicitly enhancing mental health services and patient access.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a new peer-to-peer support program for women veterans and expands duties to advocate for their unique experiences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Military Families Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10783: 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 VeteransBill provides legal representation to low-income veterans in civil matters, directly advancing their access to justice and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11022: Relates to making widely available information on programs related to the hiring of veterans

Directs the department of veterans' services and the department of economic development to make available on their website information about federal and state programs available to businesses that employ veterans.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes hiring veterans, strengthening labor market inclusion and employment opportunities.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates making hiring programs for veterans widely available, directly supporting veteran employment and economic integration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 10420: 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 mandates department of veterans' services to provide legal/technical support to veterans seeking to change discharged status due to sexual orientation, directly advancing veteran benefits and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10544: Requires all forms issued to the public by the state include an optional question regarding veteran status

Requires all forms issued to the public by the state include an optional question regarding veteran status and whether the person completing the form would consent to the agency sharing their contact information with regards to resources available to veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill adds recognition mechanism for veterans by including veteran status question on state forms, facilitating access to veteran resources.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 9624: Exempts veterans from the payment of certain fees relating to corporations

This bill would exempt New York veterans from paying certain fees associated with forming or maintaining corporations and not-for-profit organizations. It defines eligible veterans as those who served in the U.S. military or state guard with an honorable or general discharge, those with qualifying conditions under state veterans law, or discharged LGBT veterans, provided they are New York residents. The fee exemption applies for five years after receiving a qualifying discharge or confirmation of status, and the Department of State would establish rules for documenting veteran eligibility. The legislation applies to both business and not-for-profit corporation laws and would take effect 180 days after becoming law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill exempts veterans from corporate fees, providing financial relief and recognizing their service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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