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NY A10163
NY A10163Directs the department of veterans' services to conduct pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits available to veterans and their families and how to apply for such benefits.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) provide pre-release briefings to incarcerated individuals who are veterans, as part of their discharge planning before they leave a state correctional facility. These briefings will inform veterans about federal and state benefits available to them and their families, and guide them on how to apply for these benefits. The DVS will collaborate with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to put these briefings into practice.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Charles Lavine (D)*,
Keith Brown (R),
William Conrad (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
John McDonald (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Matt Slater (R),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10163 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10163&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10163 |
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