New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5588: Expands the Gold Star exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5588 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the Gold Star exemption. Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the Gold Star exemption by including the War on Terror as a qualifying period of war and allows for the exemption where the Gold Star Parent's child has died in the United States from a service-connected disability.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Ortt | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
“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, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS