Bill > A08365

This bill expands eligibility for admission to New York state veterans' homes by modifying existing residency requirements for veterans who served in the Persian Gulf conflict between August 1990 and the end of that conflict, including operations like Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Currently, veterans must have been a New York resident at the time of active duty or for six months before applying. The bill now allows veterans to qualify for admission if an immediate family member has been a New York state resident for at least one year prior to the application. The bill defines "immediate family member" comprehensively to include spouse, birth parent, adoptive parent, child, sibling, stepparent, stepchild, stepsibling, grandparent, and grandchild. This change provides more flexibility for veterans seeking admission to state veterans' homes by considering the residency of their close family members, potentially making it easier for veterans to access these facilities. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8365