New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S01242

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  

Caption

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Impact

If passed, the bill will significantly impact the way the state catalogs and recognizes veterans' memorials and monuments. The registry will be designated as a searchable and filterable database, allowing users to find memorials based on various criteria such as location, veterans honored, and historical context. This enhanced functionality is expected to foster greater awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans throughout New York's history.

Summary

S01242, introduced in the New York Senate, seeks to revise the existing New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry. The purpose of this legislation is to enhance the accessibility and navigability of the registry, making it easier for individuals and organizations to find information about memorials and monuments dedicated to veterans across the state. The bill aims to create a comprehensive and up-to-date database that includes details such as location, historical significance, and images of the memorials, as well as the veterans or battles they commemorate.

Contention

While the bill has generally garnered support for its efforts to honor and document the contributions of veterans, there are potential concerns regarding its implementation. Opponents may raise issues related to the accuracy of historical records and the effectiveness of local input in the memorial submission process. With the state commission responsible for maintaining the registry, questions may arise about the role of local governments and communities in nominating memorials for inclusion and ensuring that their historical contexts are accurately represented.

Additional_points

Another noteworthy aspect of S01242 is its provision for municipalities to actively participate in the registry's development by responding to the state’s requests for information regarding local memorials and monuments. This participation not only seeks to enrich the database with local histories but also involves community engagement in the recognition of veterans, potentially enhancing local pride and education regarding military history in their areas.

Companion Bills

NY A03397

Same As Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Previously Filed As

NY A03397

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

NY A10805

Enacts the "New York saves lives act" to authorize any New York state resident aged sixteen and older to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor through the New York state donate life registry; adds a New York state donate life registry option on admission applications to the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

NY S07603

Requires registering with the sex offender registry no later than five days after any change of address.

NY S09944

Establishes a public animal cruelty registry that requires persons over eighteen years of age convicted of animal abuse to register with the division of criminal justice services; requires such registry to contain certain information about each person registered; requires persons registered to pay an annual surcharge of fifty dollars to be used for costs and expenses associated with maintaining the registry.

NY A09602

Establishes a voluntary veterans' registry for the purpose of providing information on federal, state, and local governmental benefits, programs, and services available to veterans, and to link veterans with resources that can provide assistance.

NY S09834

Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.

NY A10757

Authorizes insurers to collect social security account numbers solely for the purpose of effectuating, verifying, or amending an individual's donor registration status in the New York state donate life registry; prohibits use of such information other than for such purposes.

NY S06578

Provides that consenting registrants of the adoption information registry may pre-authorize the release of identifying information.

NY A07840

Provides that consenting registrants of the adoption information registry may pre-authorize the release of identifying information.

NY A07932

Exempts veterans and those on active duty from paying certain fees for travel on the New York world war veterans memorial highway in Essex county or Prospect mountain veteran's memorial highway in Warren county.

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