Veterans (Veteran Employment) in New York

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11225: Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

This bill updates the statewide goal for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises to secure eight percent of state contracts, increasing the current target of six percent. The change directly affects state procurement departments and veteran-owned businesses by raising the participation benchmark they are expected to meet. By amending the veterans' services law, the legislation sets a new numerical target for future contract awards without altering the underlying process for selecting vendors.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11103: Relates to establishing the private employers veterans' preference policy act

This bill allows private companies to voluntarily create written policies that give hiring, promotion, or retention preferences to veterans over equally qualified non-veterans. It defines "private employer" as any business entity excluding government agencies and specifies which individuals qualify as veterans based on their active duty service and discharge status. The policy must be applied consistently to all employment decisions, including situations where a company reduces its workforce. The legislation does not require businesses to adopt such policies but provides a legal framework for those that choose to do so.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11230: Grants free access and parking at airports for veterans

This bill mandates that all commercial and general aviation airports in New Jersey provide free access and parking for veterans. The law requires airport operators to accept a valid veteran identification card as proof of eligibility for these benefits. While the measure applies to most public airports, it explicitly excludes facilities operated by bi-state authorities. The legislation also includes a provision to ensure New York State enacts similar rules, with the bill taking effect once both states have passed identical laws.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment

passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11022: Relates to making widely available information on programs related to the hiring of veterans

Directs the department of veterans' services and the department of economic development to make available on their website information about federal and state programs available to businesses that employ veterans.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 23, 2026

A 11034: 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 ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment Tags People with Disabilities

passed · New York · Assembly Mar 30, 2026

K 1111: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Assured Information Security

This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of Assured Information Security, a company founded in 2001 that provides cybersecurity services to businesses and government agencies. The bill formally recognizes the organization's contributions to national security, its workforce of approximately 200 employees, and its achievements including cybersecurity certifications and veteran hiring awards. It directs the legislative body to pause for a moment of recognition and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the company.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9594: Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

This bill modifies the Veterans' Services Law to increase the statewide participation goal for service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises on state contracts from six percent to twenty percent. The change directly affects state procurement processes by setting a higher target for how much of state contract spending should go to these businesses. The provision is implemented immediately upon taking effect and establishes a clear numerical benchmark for future contract awards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Procurement Veteran Education Veteran Employment

passed both · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 10418: Expands the veterans' services commission

This bill expands the New York Veterans' Services Commission by adding two additional voting members and several non-voting ex officio members to improve oversight of veteran services. The legislation requires the governor to appoint fifteen total members, including veterans and individuals with expertise in areas like healthcare, education, and veterans' benefits, while also including state agency heads as non-voting members. Key provisions mandate quarterly meetings, require the commission to study issues affecting veterans and their families, and establish a public website to display member information and meeting minutes. The bill also clarifies appointment processes, term lengths, and the commission's duty to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

passed both · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 10163: Relates to pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits

Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9672: 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 & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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