NYC Council Introduction 928

intro.nyc/0928-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Establishing an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services.
Status: Committee Committee on Veterans
Sponsored by David M. Carr
Introduced: June 11, 2026

This bill would establish an LGBTQ liaison within the department of veterans’ services. The liaison would be tasked with conducting outreach to LGBTQ veterans, coordinating the department’s assistance with discharge characterization upgrades for LGBTQ veterans, and connecting LGBTQ veterans with programs and services offered by the department of veterans’ services and other relevant agencies. The bill would also require the department to issue an annual report related to assistance for LGBTQ veterans.