Bill > A06503

This bill requires the New York State Department of Veterans' Services to create and maintain a comprehensive, searchable online database of resources for veterans, military service members, and their families. The database will be developed in consultation with multiple state agencies, including mental health, health, labor, and financial services departments. It will provide detailed information on a wide range of support services such as veterans' benefits, healthcare, housing, employment assistance, survivor benefits, substance use treatment, disability support, educational programs, tax exemptions, suicide prevention, and peer support. The database will also include links to various departmental portals focused on small business, employment, mental health, and other specialized resources. The website must be reviewed and updated at least annually, ensuring that the information remains current and valuable. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, with preparatory work on implementing regulations allowed to begin immediately.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6503