New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8785: Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8785 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans. Primary sponsor: Monica Martinez (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): SIGNED CHAP.68.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED CHAP.68
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.64
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A9490
- REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.74
- REFERRED TO RULES