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NY A09674

NY A09674
Includes veterans in the definition of military status to protect veterans from being unlawfully discriminated against.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to including veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to expand the definition of "military status" to explicitly include veterans, meaning individuals who have previously served in the U.S. military or state military service and have been released from that service. This change is intended to protect veterans from unlawful discrimination by ensuring their past military service is recognized as a protected characteristic under the law, similar to current protections for active service members. The Executive Law, which this bill modifies, is a New York state law that prohibits discrimination in various areas.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/21/2026)

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