Bill > S08424

This bill amends the civil service law to provide a "legacy credit" of ten additional points to children and siblings of veterans who died in the line of duty, which is defined to include deaths from service-connected causes such as disability, conditions presumed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or toxic exposure. This credit is applied to competitive examinations for original appointment in the civil service, meaning these eligible individuals will receive a boost to their final score after they have qualified in the examination, and it will be added to the list of eligible candidates when it is established. Candidates must apply for this credit and provide proof of eligibility within a specified timeframe, and the credit is generally only granted once per person for their initial permanent appointment, with some exceptions for probationary periods or if the credit did not affect their standing on the eligible list.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8424