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NY S04889
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "veteran" in New York's veterans' services law to include members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, New York Guard, or New York Naval Militia
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Requires National Guard and state militia members to have served at least twenty years to qualify, with part of that service occurring during any war or period of hostilities
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Maintains existing veteran status for those who served on active duty in U.S. uniformed services, Public Health Service commissioned officers, NOAA/environmental sciences officers, and service academy cadets
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Requires release from service under other than dishonorable conditions to qualify as a veteran
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to defining veteran; includes national guard members who have served for at least twenty years, part of which was during any war or period of hostilities.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026