Veterans

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 2058: Relates to veteran maternity care; and relates to the effectiveness of a chapter relating thereto

This bill (A 2058) creates a state maternity care coordinator role to improve support for pregnant and postpartum veterans in New York. The coordinator must facilitate coordination between the VA, state health agencies, hospitals, and maternity care providers (like obstetricians and midwives) to address veteran-specific health needs. Key provisions require the coordinator to disseminate information about conditions affecting veteran mothers, develop referral systems for veterans with service-connected disabilities, and promote the federal Veterans Community Care Program. The bill also repeals outdated sections and updates screening tools for providers. Signed into law on February 14, 2025, it directly affects veterans accessing maternity care and the healthcare providers serving them.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state maternity care coordinator role to improve veteran-specific healthcare coordination, addressing gaps in postpartum support through VA/state agency collaboration.95% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5080: Authorizes the department of veterans' affairs to provide eligible veterans with financial assistance for purchasing, training and the upkeep of service dogs and emotional support dogs

Authorizes the department of veterans' affairs to provide eligible veterans with financial assistance for purchasing, training and the upkeep of service dogs and emotional support dogs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAuthorizes financial assistance for veterans' service/emotional support dogs, directly expanding benefits and support services for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4363: Establishes a tax credit for Gold Star children

This bill creates a $1,500 annual tax credit for children under 18 who are the children of U.S. military members who died while serving in combat during wartime. The credit directly benefits eligible Gold Star children by reducing their family's income tax liability, with any unused portion carried forward to future tax years. It applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and the credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's total tax for the year. The policy specifically targets financial support for children of fallen service members, with no additional eligibility requirements beyond the parent's wartime death and the child's age.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $1,500 annual tax credit reducing liability for Gold Star families, directly offering tax relief under state tax policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides $1,500 annual tax credit to Gold Star children (children of fallen combat veterans), directly expanding financial benefits for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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failed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 2504: Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program; appropriation

Establishes the veterans' services organization capital support program to provide funding to eligible entities for payment of the capital costs of construction, improvement, repairs, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of facilities owned by eligible entities, and for the acquisition of related equipment with a useful life of not less than ten years; appropriates a sum of $10,000,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M for veterans' capital costs, directly funding a public service program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAppropriates $10M for veterans' service orgs' facility capital costs, directly funding infrastructure to enhance veteran services and support operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 25, 2026

A 8057: Establishes a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans coordinator

Establishes a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterans coordinator in order to support the unique needs of, advocate for, and celebrate the service of such veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates LGBT veteran coordinator to advocate for and support unique needs, advancing recognition and services for this veteran subgroup.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7657: Relates to a state flag for raising awareness of veteran suicide

Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates official 'Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag' to raise veteran suicide awareness, promoting recognition and support for veterans' mental health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4461: Provides distinctive license plates for members of the Seabee Veterans of America

This bill allows members of the Seabee Veterans of America residing in the state to obtain special license plates featuring the Navy Seabee emblem. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of membership and pay a $10 one-time service charge in addition to standard registration fees. The plates are issued through the Department of Motor Vehicles following standard procedures for specialty plates.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides distinctive license plates recognizing Seabee veterans' service, a form of honorific recognition aligning with veteran recognition policies.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8003: Allows for certain members of a public retirement system of the state to receive credit for military service

Allows members of a public retirement system who retired prior to applying for credit for military service because such credit was not available at the time of their retirement to receive such credit if they apply prior to December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRetroactively grants military service credit for retirement benefits, expanding veterans' compensation previously unavailable at retirement.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 74: Establishes a real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service connected disability

This bill creates a property tax exemption for the primary residence of New York veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA/DoD rating of 100% disability due to military service, or be rated individually unemployable due to service-related conditions. The exemption covers all real property taxes, special district charges, and assessments on their primary home. The law takes effect for tax assessments starting January 2, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for veterans with disabilities, reducing their property tax burden as targeted tax relief for lower-income group, aligning with fiscal support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing housing costs for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3670: Allows the granting of academic credit at city or state operated institutions to veterans

Bill A 3670 requires New York state and city public universities to grant academic credit to eligible veterans without charging fees. It directly affects veterans who are enrolled full-time as undergraduate students at these institutions and have completed military training courses meeting American Council on Education (ACE) standards. The bill mandates that institutions award unlimited credit toward a degree for qualifying military training, with no tuition or fees applied. This policy change simplifies credit recognition for veterans transitioning to civilian higher education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access for veterans by granting fee-free academic credit at public institutions for qualifying military training, directly increasing higher education opportunities.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates free academic credit for veterans' military training, expanding educational benefits without fees per ACE standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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