Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
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New York State Senate

Amends the Military Law.

Committee

Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1: Section 210 of the military law is amended by adding a new subdivision 10. Any New York resident member of the Naval Militia, New York Air, Army National Guard and New York Guard who, when activated pursuant to a call of the governor of this state or any other state as provided for by law, shall be reimbursed by the state for premiums asso- ciated with any individual or group health insurance policy, including benefits pursuant to TRICAE, or which the naval militia, New York Air, army national guard and New York guard member is a policy owner or bene- ficiary. Such reimbursement shall equal one-thirtieth the amount of naval mili- tia, New York air, army national guard and New York guard member's monthly premium for each day of service. The state shall not be responsible for the procurement of health insur- ance policies on behalf of members of the militia. Premiums reimbursed for the provision of service members' health insur- ance shall be paid only to provide coverage that is not paid for or reimbursed by any other governmental entity. In no event shall a service member who declines health insurance be entitled to any direct payment pursuant to the terms of this section. The adjutant general shall, in consultation with the state comptroller, promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this subdivision. Section 2: This act shall take effect immediately.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsMay 28, 2025Result: passed
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The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Scarcella-Spanton says this is needed

The New York Naval Militia, New York Air, Army National guard, and New York Guard are components of the New York State defense forces. As part of the New York State defense forces, these entities complement the Army and Air National Guard programs, as well as the New York State Guard. When the Governor of New York State activates this component of the New York State defense forces they should be fairly compensated for their service on all fronts, especially when it comes to insurance premiums.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
May 14, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate

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