New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 243: Includes the space force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 243 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes the space force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A291A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Includes the Space Force as being members of the armed forces or veterans eligible for certain credits and benefits that are available to other active and veteran members of the armed forces.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A291A
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- AMENDED (T) 243A
- 1ST REPORT CAL.737
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS