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NY A08061

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Bronson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Veterans' Services to develop and designate a women veterans history trail in consultation with the New York State Military Museum, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and State Historian

  • Trail may include museums, memorials, battle sites, historic homes, and other commissioner-approved items celebrating women's military service history

  • Requires the commissioner to issue a public request for information allowing counties, cities, towns, and villages to nominate sites for inclusion in the trail

  • Permits individuals and organizations, including local veterans' service agencies and congressionally chartered veterans' service organizations, to recommend sites for the trail

  • Mandates public posting of trail information through the department's website, a free mobile application, press releases, and digital veterans' welcome kiosks statewide

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Creates a women veterans history trail in order to recognize and celebrate the history of women in service.

Last Action

referred to veterans' affairs

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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