New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8568: Expands eligibility under the veterans tuition awards program to include recipients of the award of the Purple Heart

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Plain-language summary

S 8568 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands eligibility under the veterans tuition awards program to include recipients of the award of the Purple Heart. Primary sponsor: Jake Ashby (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake Ashby (Republican/Conservative).