Bill > S06139

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to expand veteran preference credits for individuals who have served in multiple wars. Specifically, the bill allows veterans who have participated in more than one war to receive additional credit in competitive civil service examinations for original appointment or promotion for each war they served in. This means that if a veteran has served in multiple conflicts, they can now apply veteran or disabled veteran credits for each of those service periods, even if they have previously used such credits in a prior examination. The legislation removes any previous limitation that might have restricted veterans from receiving multiple sets of service credits, thereby providing more opportunities for veterans to benefit from their military service when seeking government employment or advancement. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6139