Veterans (Veteran Employment)

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8785: Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans

Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill facilitates veteran access to volunteer opportunities with fire departments, recognizing service and encouraging continued community involvement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9674: Includes veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination

This bill amends New York's definition of "military status" to explicitly include veterans who have completed their service. It directly affects veterans by ensuring they are protected under existing anti-discrimination laws that cover current military personnel. The key change adds language stating "military status" includes those "released from such service," expanding coverage beyond active duty to include all veterans. The bill makes no new funding or programs, only clarifying who is protected from discrimination based on military service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands anti-discrimination protections to veterans under existing labor laws, strengthening workers' rights coverage for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands anti-discrimination protections to cover veterans by including them in 'military status' definition, ensuring legal protection under existing laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 9490: Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans

Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill requires departments to identify volunteer opportunities for veterans, facilitating engagement and recognition of service through community involvement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5459: Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state

Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReserves 2,000 positions specifically for disabled veterans with disabilities, directly advancing employment opportunities for veterans as a core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3238: Establishes a returning veterans tax credit for businesses that hire veterans and disabled veterans

Establishes a returning veterans tax credit for businesses that hire veterans and disabled veterans; provides that such tax credit is worth $3,000 per veteran hired or $4,000 for every disabled veteran hired and the total benefit shall not exceed $15,000 annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates targeted tax credit ($3k-$4k per veteran hired) reducing business tax liability, aligning with tax relief indicators for supporting workforce programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax credits ($3k-$4k per veteran) to businesses hiring veterans/disabled veterans, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 8423: Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations

Establishes a credit for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans for competitive examinations whether for original appointment or promotion.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides credit for military/spouses in competitive exams, aiding veteran family employment. Directly benefits surviving spouses of veterans per bill text.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Employment

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8233: Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises

Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes government procurement from veteran-owned businesses, supporting veteran employment and economic opportunities per bill text.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 6837: Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state

Relates to employment of persons and veterans with disabilities by the state; provides up to five thousand positions may be filled by persons with a physical or mental disability and up to two thousand positions may be filled by disabled veterans and veterans with disabilities.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reserves 2,000 state positions specifically for disabled veterans, directly supporting veteran employment as a key benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6708: Relates to the award of competitive civil service status for the spouse or children of military service persons killed in the line of duty

This bill (S 6708) creates a new civil service provision allowing spouses or children of military personnel killed in combat during wartime to receive priority in state or local government hiring. It requires applicants to provide documentary proof of eligibility within two months of applying, and those who fail to prove eligibility by the time an hiring list is established lose the status. The provision applies only to deaths occurring "in the performance of duty in time of war," not peacetime service, and prevents individuals who already received a permanent appointment through this status from receiving additional priority.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides hiring priority for spouses/children of wartime-deceased service members, advancing veteran family support through employment benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Employment

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