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New YorkA 84752025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Makes technical corrections relating to the title of the commissioner of veterans' services

Sponsored By: Sam Berger (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

VETERANS' AFFAIRSWAYS AND MEANSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Regular reviews to improve veterans' care

The state reviews key programs that serve veterans on a regular basis. The office that runs aging programs must consult the New York State commissioner of veterans' services to check if older veterans' needs are met and plan fixes. The Office of Addiction Services and Supports must review its programs for veterans recovering from alcohol or drug use with input from the veterans' commissioner. That office, the veterans' commissioner, and the Office of Mental Health also review care for combat veterans who have both mental health and substance use disorders. The law takes effect immediately.

Stronger controls for homeless veterans fund

The Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund is held by the Tax Commissioner, the veterans' commissioner, and the Comptroller together. Money is paid only after the Comptroller audits and issues a warrant, and after the veterans' commissioner approves the vouchers. Any interest earned stays in the fund. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam Berger

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/13/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 59 • No: 0

House vote • 6/6/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 137 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.537

    11/21/2025House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/17/2025House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/13/2025Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/13/2025Senate

  5. 3RD READING CAL.2016

    6/13/2025Senate

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S8247

    6/13/2025Senate

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

    6/6/2025Senate

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    6/6/2025House

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/6/2025House

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.470

    6/6/2025House

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.470

    6/6/2025House

  12. REPORTED

    6/6/2025House

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    6/4/2025House

  14. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    5/19/2025House

  15. REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS

    5/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/16/2025

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