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NY A00777
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Grants 100% property tax exemption to veterans with 100% disability rating who served in combat zones, as well as their unmarried surviving spouses
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Exempts 100% disabled veterans from New York State income tax on all gross income, effective January 1, 2025
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Creates Regents awards covering tuition and fees for children and spouses of 100% disabled veterans at New York colleges, payable for up to four academic years (or five for programs requiring it)
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Requires employers with 20+ employees to provide unlimited leave of absence to 100% disabled veterans for medical appointments, treatments, and health-related needs, with protections against adverse personnel actions
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Directs the Department of Veterans' Services to maintain a veterans' financial support portal on its website with links to federal and state programs, tax relief information, and student financial aid resources
Legislative Description
Addresses the financial, health care, educational, and workforce needs of disabled veterans and their families by providing tax relief, expanding health care access, enhancing education benefits, and improving workforce protections.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/7/2026