New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01866

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

Summary

Bill A01866 establishes a new fund known as the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund, aimed at supporting organizations that assist veterans in accessing their entitled benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the New York State Department of Veterans' Services. The bill allows individuals to make voluntary contributions to this fund through their personal income tax returns starting from the tax year 2026. The contributions will be in whole dollar amounts and will not reduce the taxpayer's tax liability.

Impact

This legislation amends the tax law and state finance law to create a dedicated fund for congressional chartered veterans service organizations. It ensures that all contributions made to this fund are used exclusively for the support of these organizations, thereby enhancing the financial resources available to assist veterans. The fund will be managed separately from other state funds, and the state will also be able to accept additional grants or donations to support its objectives.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A01866 appears to be generally positive, as it aims to provide additional support to veterans and the organizations that assist them. However, there may be concerns regarding the effectiveness of the fund and how the contributions will be utilized, which could lead to discussions in committee sessions once the bill is reviewed.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise around the management and oversight of the fund, particularly regarding how the contributions will be allocated and whether the fund will be adequately monitored to ensure that it meets its intended purpose. Some legislators may question the necessity of creating a new fund versus utilizing existing resources for veterans' services.

Companion Bills

NY S01185

Same As Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

Previously Filed As

NY S02019

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

NY A03160

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

NY S01185

Establishes the congressional chartered veterans service organizations fund; provides for gifts made to such fund on an individual's personal income tax return.

NY HF619

Congressionally chartered veterans organizations provided an exemption for owned property.

NY HF2512

Property tax exemption established for certain property owned and operated by a congressionally chartered veterans service organization.

NY SF255

Property tax exemption establishment for certain property owned and operated by a congressionally chartered veterans service organization

NY SF1656

Classification rate removal and property tax exemption establishment for certain property owned and operated by congressionally chartered veterans service organizations

NY SF725

Classification rate removal and property that exemption establishment for certain property owned and operated by congressionally chartered veterans service organizations

NY A10252

Establishes the disability care providers fund; provides for an election to such fund to be made on the personal income tax return of a taxpayer.

NY S09838

Establishes the disability care providers fund; provides for an election to such fund to be made on the personal income tax return of a taxpayer.

Similar Bills

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