Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service; expands access to certain benefits to those who served in the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service.

Statutes affected:
A6264: 210 economic development law, 210(6) economic development law, 63 public officers law, 243 military law, 243(1) military law