Bill > A08722

This bill amends the New York Civil Service Law to provide additional points in competitive examinations for military spouses and surviving spouses of veterans, expanding existing veterans' preference rules. The bill first defines two new terms: "military spouse" as the spouse of a veteran or non-disabled veteran, and "surviving spouse" as the spouse of a military service member who died due to a service-related cause. Currently, disabled veterans receive 10 points and non-disabled veterans receive 5 points in competitive examinations for original appointments, with reduced points for promotions. The bill adds that military spouses will now receive 3 additional points for both original appointments and promotions, while surviving spouses will receive 6 additional points for both types of examinations. This change aims to provide employment advantages to spouses of military personnel, recognizing their indirect sacrifice and service, and potentially helping them secure government jobs more easily. The provision goes into effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8722