Bill > A08475

This bill makes technical corrections to several state laws by replacing the term "director" with "commissioner" when referring to the New York State Director of Veterans' Services. Specifically, the bill updates three different sections of law: the elder law, the mental hygiene law, and the state finance law. In the elder law, the changes ensure that the Office of Aging will periodically review programs in consultation with the state commissioner of veterans' services to meet the needs of aging veterans. In the mental hygiene law, the bill modifies language regarding how the Office of Addiction Services and Supports will review and develop programs for veterans recovering from substance abuse, including collaborating with the veterans' services commissioner and the mental health commissioner. In the state finance law, the bill updates references to the homeless veterans assistance fund, clarifying that the fund will be in the joint custody of the tax commissioner, veterans' services commissioner, and the comptroller. These changes are purely technical and do not alter the substantive meaning or intent of the existing laws, but rather update the terminology to reflect the current official title of the state's veterans' services leadership.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8475