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NY S06661

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Veterans' Services to establish and conduct a New York State Veterans Cemetery Funding Promotion Program to encourage financial contributions from individuals, groups, and corporations

  • Contributions would be deposited into the Veterans Remembrance and Cemetery Maintenance and Operation Fund to support construction, operation, and financing of state veterans cemeteries

  • Authorizes the department to seek and apply for grants and contributions from governments and other institutional funding sources on behalf of New York State

  • Requires the department to submit an annual report by December 15th to the Governor, legislative leaders, and relevant committee chairs detailing program activities, operations, and progress

  • Report must include recommendations to the legislature on the funding promotion program and establishing, maintaining, and operating state veterans cemeteries

Legislative Description

Establishes the "New York state veterans cemetery act"; directs the division to conduct an investigation and study on the issue of the establishment of a New York state veterans cemetery funding program.

Last Action

REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/7/2026
Veterans' Affairs6/13/2025
Rules6/12/2025
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs3/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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