Veterans

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1334: Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans

Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans; provides that utilities, waterworks corporations, telephone corporations and cable television companies shall create discount programs that provide a 10 percent discount to veterans; defines terms.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates 10% discounts for veterans on utilities, phone, and cable services, expanding benefits as a direct veteran support measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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passed · New York · Assembly May 15, 2025

K 513: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2025, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York

Assembly Resolution No. 513 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2025, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to formally recognize the service of all current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes veterans' service by memorializing Armed Forces Day, directly supporting state-level recognition of veterans as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8967: Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law and renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families

Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law; renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families; requires the department of veterans and military families to provide certain services to military families.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRenaming to include military families and mandating department services expands support beyond veterans to their families, strengthening program scope.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Military Families Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6052: Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans

This bill eliminates all fees for lifetime sporting licenses (including hunting and fishing) for New York state residents who are honorably discharged veterans with a 40% or greater service-connected disability. It directly affects eligible veterans by removing the standard $765 fee for lifetime licenses, replacing it with a $0.00 charge in the fee schedule. The key mechanism updates the license fee table to create a new category for these veterans, ensuring they pay nothing for lifetime access to sporting privileges. The policy change applies immediately upon enactment and affects veterans meeting specific criteria under New York's veterans' services law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates $765 fee for veterans' sporting licenses, providing direct financial benefit and access to recreational activities for eligible veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 1787: 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 VeteransBill designates an official flag for veteran suicide awareness, promoting recognition and support for veterans' mental health challenges.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4418: Relates to free use of cabins and cottages located in public places of recreation by veterans

This bill provides veterans (and certain other groups, including the blind, non-ambulatory individuals, amputees, and Gold Star families) with free access to state-owned cabins, cottages, and public recreation areas. It removes fees for these specific users, allowing them to use these facilities under the same terms as the general public but without payment. The key limitation is a 14-day annual cap on cabin and cottage use. The policy applies immediately to all state parks and recreation sites covered by the amended law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free access to state recreation facilities for veterans, removing fees and expanding benefits per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6094: Exempts veterans from the payment of certain fees relating to corporations

This bill exempts eligible New York State veterans from paying certain corporate registration and filing fees for five years. It directly affects veterans who are New York residents and have received an honorable discharge, a qualifying medical condition (as defined by law), or been confirmed as a discharged LGBT veteran by the Department of Veterans' Services. The exemption applies to fees required under Section 104-A of the Business Corporation Law and Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, covering actions like forming or registering a corporation. Veterans must provide documentation of their status to claim the exemption, as outlined in the bill's provisions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts eligible veterans from corporate fees, reducing financial burden and expanding benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3464: Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans

This bill eliminates all fees for lifetime sporting licenses (hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, and muzzle-loading) for honorably discharged veterans certified with a 40% or greater service-connected disability. It directly affects eligible veterans by adding a new $0.00 fee category to the existing license structure under Section 11-0702 of the environmental conservation law. The key mechanism modifies the fee schedule to specify that this group pays no fee for lifetime licenses, while other categories (like standard age-based fees) remain unchanged. The policy change is permanent upon enactment, as the bill takes effect immediately.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEliminates fees for veterans with 40%+ disability, directly expanding benefits through fee exemption for sporting licenses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7185: Authorizes guidelines for granting contracts to disabled veterans eligible under the home for heroes program

This bill creates the "Access to Home for Heroes Program" to provide grants for modifying homes to make them accessible for disabled veterans in New York. It directly affects disabled veterans certified by the VA or DoD (with income under 120% of area median income) whose primary residence needs adaptations. Key provisions include: grants up to $500,000 per project for home modifications, requiring eligible nonprofit applicants to submit detailed plans, and limiting municipal funding to 50% of annual allocations. The program must be completed within three years (extendable by two years), with up to 7.5% of funds allowed for administrative costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds home modifications for disabled veterans' accessibility through targeted grants, directly supporting housing needs for vulnerable residents under income thresholds.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates grants for home modifications for disabled veterans certified by VA/DoD, directly funding accessibility adaptations under the Home for Heroes program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6661: Establishes the New York state veterans cemetery act

Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs study to establish veterans cemetery funding program, advancing recognition and services for veterans through dedicated state cemetery initiative.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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