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NY A08061
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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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
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Trail may include museums, memorials, battle sites, historic homes, and other commissioner-approved items celebrating women's military service history
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Requires the commissioner to issue a public request for information allowing counties, cities, towns, and villages to nominate sites for inclusion in the trail
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Permits individuals and organizations, including local veterans' service agencies and congressionally chartered veterans' service organizations, to recommend sites for the trail
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Mandates public posting of trail information through the department's website, a free mobile application, press releases, and digital veterans' welcome kiosks statewide
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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