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NY A08723
Bill
Status
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Pheffer Amato
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AI Summary
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Grants 10 additional points on competitive civil service examinations for original appointment to children and siblings of veterans killed in the line of duty
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Defines "killed in the line of duty" broadly to include death from service-connected causes, disabilities, presumptive conditions determined by the VA, or toxic exposure
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Limits the additional credit to one-time use; recipients who receive a permanent civil service appointment using the credit cannot use it again for future examinations
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Requires candidates to apply for the credit and provide documentary proof of eligibility within at least two months of filing their examination application
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Establishes a roster system requiring state and municipal civil service commissions to track all appointments made using this legacy credit
Legislative Description
Provides a legacy credit to the children and siblings of veterans who were killed in the line of duty including veterans who were disabled as a result of their service, exposed to toxic substances, or presumptive conditions determined by the department of veterans affairs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
2/9/2026