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Jenifer Rajkumar’s bill boosting disabled veteran jobs becomes law
The New York measure mandates stronger outreach by state agencies to veterans with service-related disabilities.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 10, Nov 2025
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Indian American NY Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar’s bill aimed at strengthening employment avenues for veterans with service-related disabilities has been signed into law in New York.
The legislation, A4751A, requires state and local veterans’ service agencies to provide explicit information about employment and re-employment programs available under Section 55-c of the Civil Service Law.
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Announcing the development, Rajkumar said, “SIGNED! My bill A4751A, opening job opportunities for veterans with disabilities, is now law! The bill makes state agencies laser-focused on finding jobs for the 1 in 5 veterans with a service-related disability, uplifting 120k+ veterans by opening the door to economic opportunity.”
SIGNED! My bill A4751A opening job opportunities for veterans with disabilities is now law! The bill makes State agencies laser-focused on finding jobs for the 1 in 5 veterans with a service-related disability, uplifting 120k+ veterans by opening the door to economic opportunity. pic.twitter.com/9QaYqiZEUk
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) November 10, 2025
Under the new law, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services must update its employment portal to include links to the New York State Department of Civil Service in addition to the U.S. Department of Labor and the New York State Department of Labor.
The measure is designed to consolidate access points and improve awareness of job pathways for disabled veterans. The law takes effect immediately.
Section 55-c of New York’s Civil Service Law allows qualified veterans with disabilities to be appointed to state positions without taking civil service examinations.
Advocates and state reports have long noted that many eligible veterans remain unaware of this pathway, resulting in underutilization. Prior to A4751A, there was no legal requirement for veterans’ service agencies to inform veterans about the program.
The new mandate places direct responsibility on state and local veterans’ service agencies to actively disseminate updated information and assist veterans and their families in accessing relevant employment resources.
New York has more than 120,000 veterans with service-connected disabilities, according to figures cited by Rajkumar.
Nationally, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that one in five veterans reports a service-related disability, underscoring the scale of employment-access challenges the bill seeks to address.
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