Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4837: Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirects study for new veterans nursing homes, advancing healthcare access for veterans through potential facility expansion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

Track

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

Track

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

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5894: Establishes distinctive "POW-MIA" license plates and establishes the "POW-MIA awareness fund"

Establishes distinctive "POW-MIA" license plates; establishes the "POW-MIA awareness fund" to fund POW-MIA public education and awareness campaigns and veteran services by Rolling Thunder New York chapters and upon approval by the state director of veterans' services.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes fund for POW-MIA awareness and veteran services via Rolling Thunder chapters, directly supporting veterans' programs and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 9, 2026

S 1801: Establishes the psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program for veterans and first responders and a psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program fund; appropriation

Establishes the psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program; provides such program will be offered to veterans and first responders from New York state; establishes a psilocybin assisted therapy pilot program fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a dedicated fund (appropriation) for a new pilot program, directly allocating state budget resources to fund veterans' healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health therapy program for veterans, expanding access to innovative treatment options under healthcare topic.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a pilot program offering psilocybin therapy to veterans, expanding healthcare benefits and improving veteran healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

Track

passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 22: Commending Sergeant Cornelius Richard Rogers, Jr., posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Senate Resolution J 22 commends Sergeant Cornelius Richard Rogers, Jr., posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal - the highest honor awarded by the New York State Senate - to recognize his military service and community contributions. The resolution, adopted on January 14, 2025, formally honors his Vietnam War service, military medals, and roles in veterans' organizations, with a copy to be sent to his family. It has no legislative effect beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly commends veteran's military service and community contributions, aligning with recognition as a support indicator per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

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

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4269: Relates to being absent from full time day instruction for the purpose of sounding Taps at a military honors funeral held in this state

Provides that a minor from six to sixteen years being absent from full time day instruction for the purpose of sounding "Taps" at a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran shall be excused from school.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill permits school absences for minors to sound Taps at veteran military funerals, directly recognizing veteran service as per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

Track

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 747: Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility

Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility; makes tuition awards available for certain veterans including, but not limited to Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands higher education access for veterans via tuition awards, aligning with 'expands educational access' indicator.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands tuition benefits to veterans of Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Afghanistan conflicts, directly advancing educational benefits for targeted veteran groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2344: Provides for the exemption of disabled veterans of the armed forces of the United States from New York state thruway tolls

This bill exempts New York state resident veterans certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense as receiving disability payments for war-related injuries from paying tolls on the New York State Thruway. It amends two laws: the Public Authorities Law to allow the Thruway Authority to create rules for this exemption, and the Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly prohibit toll charges for qualifying veterans. The exemption applies only to veterans with disabilities incurred during wartime, as verified by federal agencies. The Thruway Authority must implement these changes by the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts disabled veterans from tolls, directly expanding benefits and reducing financial burden for qualifying veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

Track