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NY A02066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands veteran eligibility for public housing to include those who served between September 14, 2001 and December 31, 2024, in addition to the existing November 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975 period (Vietnam era)

  • Requires a minimum of six months of military service, unless service was terminated earlier due to death or injury incurred during service

  • Mandates that public housing authorities grant tenant selection preference to veterans or families of veterans with service-connected disabilities

  • Veterans receiving the disability preference must otherwise qualify for public housing occupancy and authorities must comply with federal regulations (24 CFR 960.206) regarding such preferences

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to veterans' eligibility for public housing; expands eligibility requirements to include veterans of the recent conflicts; requires granting of a preference for public housing to veterans or families of veterans who have a military service connected disability.

Last Action

referred to housing

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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