New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6139: Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6139 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Entitles every veteran or disabled veteran who has served in more than one time of war additional credit in competitive exams. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Provides that every person who has served in more than one time of war shall be entitled to additional credit as a veteran or disabled veteran in competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion for every such time of war during which such person served, regardless of whether any such person has utilized such credit for a competitive examination for original appointment or a competitive examination for promotion.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
“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