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This bill establishes a comprehensive Veterans' Bill of Rights for the state of New York, requiring the Department of Veterans' Services to create, print, publish, and distribute a document that outlines veterans' fundamental rights and protections. The bill specifies nine key rights, including the right to apply for benefits, receive assistance from local veterans' service agencies, obtain explanations of available services, receive written notices about benefit applications, be treated with dignity and respect, appeal benefit denials, maintain confidentiality, receive fair and equal treatment regardless of personal characteristics, and access information about various support services such as legal assistance, educational and employment opportunities, discharge upgrade support, tax benefits, and state identification documentation. The department must prominently display this Bill of Rights on its website and make it available to county and city veterans' service agencies. The legislation aims to ensure veterans are fully informed about their entitlements and are treated with the respect and support they deserve, serving as a clear, accessible guide to the rights and resources available to veterans in New York State.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7708