Veterans (Veteran Healthcare)

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

K 1584: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 1-7, 2026, as Veterans Awareness Week in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate the week of November 1-7, 2026, as Veterans Awareness Week. The measure is intended to honor military service members by encouraging schools, veteran organizations, and the public to focus on appreciating veterans during this time. It does not create new laws or change existing programs but serves as a formal recognition of the state's armed forces. Once adopted, the resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates Veterans Awareness Week to honor and recognize military service members, explicitly supporting veteran recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10263: Requires a report on the administration, function and outcomes of all superior courts for veterans treatment

Requires a report on the administration, function and outcomes of all superior courts for veterans treatment to be delivered to the legislature and the governor on or before March 15th every year beginning in 2028.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates reporting on veteran treatment courts, enhancing oversight and accountability for veteran services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10253: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a review to ensure access to health and mental health treatments for veterans, directly advancing patient care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a review to ensure veterans access healthcare, mental health treatment, and suicide prevention, directly strengthening veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 17, 2026

K 1139: Urging the United States Congress to authorize and direct the issuance of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served in Honduras from 1981 through 1992

This legislative bill asks the U.S. Congress to officially authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The proposal aims to correct a perceived inconsistency by including these service members in the same recognition program that was previously approved for those who served in El Salvador during the same time period. The bill highlights that many veterans in Honduras faced dangerous conditions and received other military awards, such as Purple Hearts, but were excluded from this specific medal. If passed, the resolution would be sent to federal leaders to urge them to take action on this request for equitable recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks to authorize a medal for veterans, directly recognizing their service and expanding their honors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10892: Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept certain documentation issued to veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept a certificate of release or discharge from active duty issued by the United States department of defense (DD form 214), a veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs, or a veterans health identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs from veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill streamlines DMV processes by accepting official veteran documentation, facilitating easier access to state IDs and driver's licenses for veterans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 10362: Directs the veterans service commission to submit a report regarding coordinated services for veterans with service-connected disabilities

Directs the veterans service commission to submit a report regarding coordinated services for veterans with service-connected disabilities to the commissioner of veterans' services by April 1, 2029.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs veterans service commission to submit report on coordinated services for veterans with service-connected disabilities, indicating intent to improve and strengthen veteran support systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9419: Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept certain documentation issued to veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to accept a certificate of release or discharge from active duty issued by the United States department of defense (DD form 214), a veteran identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs, or a veterans health identification card issued by the United States department of veterans affairs from veterans of the military as acceptable proofs of identity when applying for a driver license or state identification card.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes veteran status by allowing DD-214 and VA cards as ID proofs, facilitating access to services and acknowledging military service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 9116: Establishes an instant lottery scratch-off game to fund scholarships for veterans

This bill creates a new instant lottery scratch-off game called the "veterans' benefit game," with all proceeds funding scholarships for veterans through New York's Veterans Tuition Awards Program. The lottery tickets must clearly state that profits support veterans, and the generated funds will be placed into a dedicated "Veterans' Education and Scholarship Fund" managed by the state education department and comptroller. The fund will provide scholarship money directly to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation to administer the veteran tuition program. This establishes a permanent funding source for veteran education benefits through state lottery revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new lottery revenue stream to fund veterans' scholarships, directly increasing state education budget allocation for a specific program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds veterans' education scholarships via dedicated state fund, directly supporting higher education access and expanding educational opportunity for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates lottery to fund veterans' scholarships via dedicated education fund, directly advancing benefits through new revenue stream for existing program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Higher Education Student Financial Aid Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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passed · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10142: Relates to veterans health care

Relates to veterans' health care; creates a veteran health care review to ensure veterans and their families have access to health and mental health treatment, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, reproductive and mental health conditions, and suicide prevention.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental health treatment, PTSD care, and suicide prevention, advancing healthcare access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates veteran health care review to ensure access to mental/health treatments including PTSD, suicide prevention, and military sexual trauma, directly expanding services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 8900: Relates to information relating to discharged New York state residents

Requires the department of veterans' services to obtain information from the United States department of veterans affairs related to the county of residence of New York state veterans discharged from active service, in which county such veterans reside, and transfer such information to the appropriate county veteran service agency.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTransfers veteran residence data to county agencies, enabling better service access and coordination for veterans' needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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