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NY S08493
Bill
Status
8/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Liu
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AI Summary
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Establishes a $250 bonus for surviving WWII veterans who served between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946 but did not receive the original New York State WWII bonus due to a discrepancy between state and federal cutoff dates
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Addresses veterans who were recognized as WWII veterans by the federal government (cutoff December 31, 1946) but not by New York State (cutoff September 2, 1945)
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Extends eligibility to next of kin (surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling in order of precedence) if the qualifying veteran has died
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Requires veterans to have been New York State residents for at least six months as of December 31, 1946 and received honorable discharge
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Designates the Department of Veterans' Services to administer the program using existing funds, with a 5-year application window from the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides a $250 World War II service bonus for certain veterans; directs the Department of Veterans' Services to receive, examine and pay bonus claims.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026