Bill > A06559

This bill mandates that the New York State Department of Veterans' Services (the "department") create, print, publish, and distribute a "veterans' bill of rights," which will outline existing rights for veterans under current law. This bill of rights will include specific rights such as the right to apply for benefits, receive assistance from state veterans' service agencies, get explanations of available services and benefits, receive written notice of application decisions, be treated with dignity and respect, appeal adverse decisions, expect confidentiality, receive fair and equal treatment, and request information on various forms of assistance like legal services, educational and housing opportunities, and tax benefits. The department is also required to prominently display this bill of rights on its website and make it available to local county and city veterans' service agencies.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6559