Requires all forms issued to the public by the state include an optional question regarding veteran status and whether the person completing the form would consent to the agency sharing their contact information with regards to resources available to veterans.

New York State Senate Bill S02290, introduced by Senator Jamaal Bailey on January 16, 2025, proposed that all state-issued forms include an optional question about the individual's veteran status and whether they consent to the agency sharing their contact information regarding resources available to veterans. The bill aimed to enhance outreach to veterans by identifying them through state forms and offering them information about available resources. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs but did not progress further and died in committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/S02290/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY S02290 is a senate bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey (D), currently “Introduced” since January 16, 2025.

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While there was no direct media coverage of Bill S02290, the proposal aligns with ongoing efforts to improve support for veterans. Initiatives that aim to streamline access to resources for veterans are generally viewed positively, as they can lead to better-informed veterans and more effective utilization of available services.

The bill did not receive significant media attention, and there is no specific reporting on its reception. However, the lack of progression and eventual death of the bill in committee may indicate challenges in garnering sufficient support or addressing concerns related to privacy and data sharing.