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A 4104

Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes veteran discount programs to give price reductions on goods/services; targets veterans and participating merchants, with state agency oversight pending details.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 4104

Summary of Assembly Bill A 4104 (New York)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 4104
  • Title: Relates to establishing discount programs for veterans
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
  • Sponsored by:
    • Primary: Brian Cunningham
    • Cosponsor: MaryJane Shimsky
  • Related bills: A 10313 (prior-session), A 7475 (prior-session); Senate companion: S 1334

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and the procedural posture as provided. The exact substantive provisions will be defined in the full text of the bill.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is intended to establish discount programs for veterans. While the specific design details are not provided here, the underlying aim is to create structured opportunities for veterans to receive price reductions or favorable terms on goods and services.

Key Provisions (Pending Text)

  • The precise mechanics (who administers the programs, eligible discounts, and eligibility criteria) are not included in the information provided. Expect the bill to address, at minimum,:
    • Definitions of who qualifies as a “veteran” for program eligibility
    • The scope of discounts (types of goods/services, discount levels)
    • Administration and oversight (which state entity or agencies would run the programs)
    • Participation by private merchants or organizations (how businesses enroll and maintain participation)
    • Protections for consumers and requirements for vendors (e.g., reporting, compliance)
    • Funding sources or fiscal implications (if any)

Affected Parties

  • Veterans and veteran households: primary beneficiaries through access to discounts.
  • Participating merchants and vendors: potential partners required to offer discounts under program terms.
  • State agencies (potentially including the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or related offices): likely involved in administration, supervision, and reporting.
  • Public and private stakeholders: any entities that engage in discount programs for veterans may be influenced by program rules.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (no further action listed yet).
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move to committee hearings, potential amendments, and then floor consideration. Given the companion bills, there may be parallel activity in the Senate (S 1334).

Additional Context

  • The existence of prior-session related bills (A 10313 and A 7475) and a Senate companion (S 1334) suggests ongoing interest in veteran discount programs and potential alignment across chambers.

Next Steps for Readers

  • To understand the full scope and impact, review the bill’s text once available, including definitions, eligible discounts, administrative structure, funding, enforcement, and sunset or renewal provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee for changes to scope or implementation timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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