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NY S07708
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Requires the New York State Department of Veterans' Services to establish, print, publish, and distribute a veterans' bill of rights document
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Enumerates nine specific rights for veterans including: applying for benefits, receiving assistance from local and state veterans' service agencies, obtaining explanations of available services, receiving written notice of application approvals or denials, being treated with dignity and respect, and appealing adverse determinations
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Guarantees veterans the right to confidentiality as provided by law and fair treatment without discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or national origin
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Requires veterans receive information upon request about legal services, educational and employment opportunities, housing assistance, discharge upgrades, tax benefits, and veterans' notation on driver's licenses
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Mandates the department post the veterans' bill of rights on its website and make it available to county and city veterans' service agencies, with the act taking effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes a veterans' bill of rights; provides sample language for such bill of rights; requires the department of veterans' services to establish and distribute a veterans' bill of rights and to make such bill of rights available on the department's website.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7708B
3/5/2026