Veterans (National Guard & Reserve)

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10828: Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard for competitive examinations

Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides employment preference for activated National Guard members, directly supporting veteran benefits and recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

J 1710: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in the State of New York

This bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 2026 as the Month of the Military Child in the state. It aims to honor the approximately 44,000 military children living in New York, including those on active duty installations and those in the National Guard and Reserve communities. The resolution aligns with the federal observance of the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day, which encourages communities to wear purple to show support for military families. This measure is a ceremonial proclamation that does not create new laws or funding but serves to acknowledge the contributions and challenges faced by military children and their families.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors military children, which are dependent on veterans and military families, aligning with support for military community recognition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10511: Relates to free use of subways, buses and trains for uniformed members of the New York national guard with orders for duty

This bill amends New York's military law to allow uniformed members of the New York National Guard who have received duty orders to ride for free on public transportation, including subways, buses, trains, ferries, and toll roads. The provision requires service members to be in uniform or present a valid duty order or certificate to qualify for the free passage. The changes apply to existing organized militia members and take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free public transportation benefits to National Guard members, expanding veteran services and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 10, 2026

K 1035: Mourning the death of Major Sorffly Davius, devoted husband and father, distinguished Army National Guard officer, and dedicated member of the New York City Police Department

This bill is a resolution honoring Major Sorffly Davius, a New York resident who served as both an Army National Guard officer and a New York City Police Department officer. It formally acknowledges his death on March 6, 2026, while deployed overseas in Kuwait, and expresses the state legislature's condolences to his family. The resolution recognizes his dual service in law enforcement and the military, highlighting his work with the NYPD in Brooklyn and his National Guard duties protecting New York State. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to Davius's family as a gesture of sympathy and respect from the state.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's service and death, expressing condolences and recognizing dual military and law enforcement service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 9083: Relates to providing that the ballots of deceased military personnel shall be counted toward the election for which they were cast

This bill ensures that military service members who cast absentee or military ballots while on active duty have their votes counted toward the election for which they were cast, even if they die in combat before the election date. It directly affects active-duty service members in all branches of the military (including National Guard and state militias) who vote before deployment and lose their lives during combat operations. The key provision requires election officials to count these ballots as valid if the service member's death occurs prior to the election, without requiring additional action from the voter or their family. This policy change preserves the voting rights of service members who made their choice before their death in service.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures voting rights for deceased service members who died in combat, directly recognizing their military service and sacrifice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9673: Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

This bill creates a $1,500 annual tax credit for New York employers who hire eligible workers: New York National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, and EMS personnel. To qualify, employees must be employed for at least six months, and employers must comply with federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. The credit reduces state tax liability but cannot lower taxes below the minimum threshold; any unused portion may be carried forward to future tax years. The policy takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $1,500 annual wage tax credit for employers, reducing state tax liability. Tax credit constitutes direct tax relief for targeted employers, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax credit for hiring National Guard/reservists (veterans), directly supporting veteran employment through state tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9658: Waives certain licensure fees for veterans

This bill (A 9658) waives renewal fees for vehicle operator licenses for eligible veterans. It directly affects veterans who served in active U.S. military or naval service during a war, were honorably discharged, or were furloughed to the reserve. The bill adds a new rule to vehicle and traffic law requiring license renewal fees to be waived for these veterans. It takes immediate effect and applies to all gender identities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransWaives license renewal fees for eligible veterans, removing financial barriers and directly expanding benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9382: Allows the granting of academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

This bill requires New York State and city universities to grant academic credits to veterans without fees or tuition for military training courses meeting American Council on Education standards. It directly affects veterans enrolled full-time as undergraduates in good standing at state or city university systems. Key provisions mandate that institutions award unlimited credits toward degrees for qualifying military training, eliminating any cost to veterans for these credits. The law applies to veterans who served honorably in active military service or are part of New York's National Guard or Naval Militia.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates fees for veterans' military training credits at state universities, expanding access to higher education without cost barriers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates unlimited academic credits without fees for veterans' military training, directly expanding educational benefits and removing financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 6288: Allows beneficiaries of certain deceased members to elect to receive death benefits in a lump sum

Allows a beneficiary of a member whose death occurs on or after July 1, 2025 and who would have been entitled to a service credit at the time of such member's death to elect to receive a lump sum payment equal to the pension reserve that would have been established had the member retired on the date of such member's death.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides lump sum death benefit option for veterans' beneficiaries, enhancing financial support for families after service member's death.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 7730: Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

This bill would create a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire qualifying individuals: New York National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, and EMS personnel. To qualify, an employee must work for the employer for at least six months. The credit reduces the employer's state tax liability, with any unused portion carried forward to future tax years (but not refunded with interest). It applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, and is currently pending legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $1,500 tax credit for employers, reducing state tax liability for qualifying hires, providing direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit to employers hiring specific worker groups (Guard, firefighters, EMS), incentivizing employment and supporting their workforce participation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates wage tax credit for employers hiring National Guard/reservists (veterans), directly supporting veteran employment through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits National Guard & Reserve

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