Bill > S02640

This bill expands the legal definition of "military status" in New York's executive law to provide broader anti-discrimination protections for veterans. Specifically, the bill amends the existing definition to explicitly include not just active military personnel, but also those who have been released from military service. The expanded definition now covers a wider range of military service members, including those in the United States armed forces, army and air national guard, New York naval militia, New York guard, and even includes commissioned officers in specialized services like the Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Environmental Sciences Services Administration. Additionally, the bill adds cadets from United States armed forces service academies to the protected category. By broadening the definition of military status, the bill aims to protect veterans from unlawful discrimination in various contexts, ensuring that individuals who have served their country are not subjected to unfair treatment based on their military background, whether they are currently serving or have been discharged from service.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2640