Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 8645: Relates to disability retirement benefits to Stacie Stueber on behalf of her deceased husband, deputy sheriff Richard Stueber, a participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations

Provides accidental disability retirement benefits for deputy sheriff Richard Stueber, a participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides disability retirement benefits for a WTC responder (deputy sheriff), directly advancing veterans' benefits for service-connected disability.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5087: Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia

Relates to participation in World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations by members of the organized militia; provides that members of the organized militia shall qualify as employees for the purposes of making a claim under the workers' compensation law for participation in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery and cleanup operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants workers' compensation benefits to militia members involved in WTC cleanup, expanding access to benefits for service-related claims tied to veteran-adjacent operations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3324: Relates to certain training for real estate brokers

S 3324 (Relates to certain training for real estate brokers) requires New York real estate brokers to complete one hour of VA Home Loan training as part of their mandatory 22.5-hour continuing education for license renewal. This applies to all license renewals starting November 1, 1995 (as specified in the bill text), directly affecting licensed brokers who must include this specific training component alongside other required topics like cultural competency, fair housing, and ethical practices. The bill amends existing law to explicitly add VA Home Loan instruction - defined as loans under 38 USCA § 3710 - to the required continuing education hours. Brokers must verify compliance through an affidavit and approved course documentation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA Home Loan training for brokers, improving veterans' access to home loan benefits and supporting veteran housing services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1238: Exempts vehicles owned and/or operated by certain persons, vendors, organizations or not-for-profit corporations from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts vehicles owned and/or operated by a not-for-profit corporation, any private vehicle operated by a worker or volunteer, first responders, military personnel, veterans, healthcare workers, critical infrastructure workers acting on behalf of such organization or public employees traveling in an official capacity, wholesale food distributors or wholesale or retail delivery vehicles from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts specific groups from commuter tax, reducing tax burden and providing relief per bill's explicit language90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from transportation tax, providing direct financial benefit as explicitly listed in bill summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7375: Relates to the New York state district attorney and indigent legal services attorney loan forgiveness program

Relates to the New York state district attorney and indigent legal services attorney loan forgiveness program; allows absence because of uniformed service, maternity/paternity, FMLA, or due to compensable injury to be creditable time.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports indigent defense access via loan forgiveness for attorneys, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of protecting defendant rights and ensuring legal representation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows uniformed service absence to count toward loan forgiveness, supporting veterans' employment in legal services90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 10, 2025

S 8024: Relates to disability retirement benefits to Stacie Stueber on behalf of her deceased husband, deputy sheriff Richard Stueber, a participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations

Provides accidental disability retirement benefits for deputy sheriff Richard Stueber, a participant in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, and cleanup operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides disability retirement benefits to WTC responder's family, directly advancing veteran benefits for a specific case.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4654: Requires the office of mental health to conduct a study on utilizing the therapeutic techniques studied by the research and recognition project for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder

Requires the office of mental health to conduct a study on utilizing the therapeutic techniques studied by the research and recognition project for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires study of PTSD treatments to improve mental health services, aligning with support for mental health care expansion.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill studies PTSD treatment for veterans' healthcare, aligning with support indicators for improved veteran healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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passed both · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 8440: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Sgt Henry Johnson

Dedicates the bridge located on Interstate 90, designated as Bridge Number 1092839, which crosses over the Hudson River in the cities of Albany and Rensselaer to Sgt Henry Johnson.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill dedicates a bridge to Sgt Henry Johnson (veteran), providing recognition per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.80% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2025

K 211: Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Forest Hill Cemetery

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) introduced by Assemblymember Buttenschon to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, New York. It recognizes the cemetery's historical significance as a burial site for notable figures - including a Vice President, Medal of Honor recipients, and community leaders - since its founding in 1848. The resolution formally acknowledges the cemetery's cultural heritage and service to Utica, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents. It has been adopted without further action.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMentions Medal of Honor recipients buried at cemetery, directly recognizing veteran service per support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1250: Establishes a list of grantees for certain appropriations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year

This Senate Resolution (R 1250) establishes specific grant allocations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year, directly affecting community organizations providing services in elder guardianship, transgender/non-binary wellness, LGBT health, school health centers, sickle cell care, and veterans' mental health. It requires the Senate to approve a plan listing grantees and funding amounts (e.g., $640,000 to Project Guardianship Inc., $75,000 to University of Rochester's Gender Wellness Program) before funds can be expended. The resolution mandates that all allocations follow a Senate-approved process requiring majority vote on a roll call. It does not create new policy but formalizes existing funding disbursement for designated programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state funds ($640k, $75k) to community organizations for essential public services including elder care and LGBT health, directly advancing budget appropriations for these programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school health centers and university wellness programs, directly supporting student health services within educational settings per grant allocations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds to LGBT health, veterans' mental health, sickle cell care, and school health centers - directly advancing healthcare services through specific grant funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly allocates funds for veterans' mental health services in grant allocations, directly advancing veteran healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health

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