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NY A06503

NY A06503
Requires the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database on the department's website providing resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families.


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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to directing the department of veterans' services to establish and maintain, in consultation and collaboration with other state agencies, a searchable database of resources available in the state for veterans, members of the uniformed services, and their families

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs (on 01/07/2026)

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