Bill > A03397

This bill revises the New York State Veteran's Memorial and Monument Registry to make it more comprehensive and user-friendly. The bill establishes a searchable and filterable online database that will be maintained by the state's veterans services department in collaboration with various state agencies, veteran organizations, and local municipal associations. The registry will include detailed information about veterans memorials and monuments throughout the state, such as their location, history, significance, and images, and can be searched by criteria like veteran, conflict, era, battle, or war. Municipalities, veterans service agencies, and individuals can submit information about memorials and monuments for inclusion, and the department is required to update the registry promptly after receiving submissions. Additionally, the bill mandates that information about the registry be made available to municipal governing bodies through various channels, including the department's website, a mobile application, and local veterans' service agencies, with the information to be maintained and updated annually. The New York City departments of veterans' services and parks are also encouraged to consider making submissions to the registry.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3397