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NY S08900
NY S08900Requires the department of veterans' services to obtain information from the United States department of veterans affairs related to the county of residence of New York state veterans discharged from active service, in which county such veterans reside, and transfer such information to the appropriate county veteran service agency.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to directing the department of veterans' services to obtain certain information from the United States department of veterans affairs
AI Summary
This bill requires the New York State Department of Veterans' Services to collect information from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about New York State veterans who have been discharged from active military service, specifically noting their county of residence. The department will then forward this information to the relevant county veteran service agency, which are local offices designed to assist veterans with various benefits and services. This measure aims to improve the connection between veterans and the local support systems available to them.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (on 01/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8900 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08900&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08900 |
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