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Veterans

Every veterans bill, vote, and legislator stance in New York, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
1
2025 Regular Session
Top supporter
Rachel May
100% support rate
Top opponent
Mark Walczyk
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving veterans in New York

Legislators moving veterans in New York
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
Rachel May
Rachel May Senate · District 48
D
Strong +
100% 9
April Baskin
April Baskin Senate · District 63
D
Strong +
100% 8
Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh Senate · District 27
D
Strong +
100% 8
Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan Senate · District 50
D
Strong +
100% 8
Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare Senate · District 30
D
Strong +
100% 8
Mark Walczyk
Mark Walczyk Senate · District 49
R
Strong −
0% 8
Joe Griffo
Joe Griffo Senate · District 53
R
Strong −
0% 7
Pam Helming
Pam Helming Senate · District 54
R
Strong −
0% 7
Patrick Gallivan
Patrick Gallivan Senate · District 60
R
Strong −
0% 7
Rob Ortt
Rob Ortt Senate · District 62
R
Strong −
0% 7
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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 8886: Relates to electronic bell jar vending machines

This bill allows licensed veteran organizations and volunteer fire companies to use electronic bell jar vending machines for fundraising. The machines dispense pre-printed tickets with fixed winning prizes and predetermined outcomes, exclusively for members of these groups. Key provisions require machines to be approved by the New York State Gaming Commission, prohibit casino-style operations, and limit use to members of authorized organizations. The bill also mandates that machines must display fixed prize values with no random outcomes, distinguishing them from slot machines. It amends existing laws to regulate these machines while maintaining strict licensing and operational safeguards.