New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 55: Includes veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 55 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination. Primary sponsor: Harvey Epstein. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes veterans in the definition of military status to protect veterans from being unlawfully discriminated against.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Epstein | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| George Alvarez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- PRINT NUMBER 55A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS