New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8967: Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law and renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8967 is a bill introduced in the New York House on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law and renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families. Primary sponsor: Matt Slater (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Renames the veterans' services law the veterans and military families law; renames the department of veterans' services the department of veterans and military families; requires the department of veterans and military families to provide certain services to military families.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Slater | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS