Senate bill · S4013 (2025-26)
Relates to establishing a peer support program for veterans
New York State Senate
Same as A6037, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes a peer support program for veterans.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Mental Hygiene Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to establish e peer support program for veterans. and establishes minimum qualifications for recognized or certified veteran peer counselor
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Rules · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Rules · New York State Senate, Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate, Veterans' Affairs · New York State Assembly, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.
Cosponsors
Alec Brook-Krasny, Angelo Santabarbara and 11 more on Agora
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Read on NY Senate (opens in a new tab)- Democratic10
- Republican3
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Alec Brook-Krasny
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Chris Burdick
- Jaime R. Williams
- Judy Griffin
- Kalman Yeger
- Keith Brown
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Monica Martinez
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Paula Kay
- Steven Otis
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The sponsor's argument
Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed
Peer support programs help veterans transition back to civilian life. It is especially valuable for active military duty veterans; giving them a setting for discussion with their comrades who also had similar expe- riences. Peer support programs also, help veterans become more produc- tive with dealing with stress and coping with depression or substance abuse. Trauma and stress experienced during military service can often leave veterans with PTSD. Veterans may turn to medication or alcohol to relieve the symptoms of PTSD which could ultimately lead to addiction and abuse. Peer support programs are critical factors in mitigating PTSD as they enable veterans to build healthier and positive relationships.'
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Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Rules Report CAL.293
RULES REPORT CAL.293
NY Assembly
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- May 19, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 19, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 16, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Veterans' Affairs
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NY Assembly
- Feb 26, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NY Assembly
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate