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NY A04649

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Veterans' Services to forward certificates of release or discharge from active duty (DD-214 forms) to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt from the federal government

  • Certificates must be sent to the local agency based on the veteran's mailing address after separation noted on the document

  • Allows electronic transmission of these certificates between state and local agencies

  • Protects information in discharge certificates as personal confidential information under public officers law, restricting disclosure

  • Limits use of certificate information solely for assisting veterans with state and federal benefits and entitlements

  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to certificates of honorable separation from or service in the armed forces of the United States; provides that such certificates shall be forwarded to the appropriate local veterans' service agency within 60 days of receipt.

Last Action

tabled

12/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs5/5/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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