New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8150
Enacts the governing unaccredited representatives defrauding (GUARD) VA benefits act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Protects veterans from fraud and unaccredited representatives; institutes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violation; establishes the class A misdemeanor crime of unaccredited representation of a veteran; establishes a veterans' services fund.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 9, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 9, 2025 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Nov 5, 2025 · Senate
SIGNED CHAP.491 - Nov 3, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Jun 13, 2025 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jun 13, 2025 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Jun 13, 2025 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.758 - Jun 13, 2025 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8476 - Jun 9, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CODES - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1717 - Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - May 15, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS