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NY A00938

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Executive Law by adding Section 369 to recognize veterans who served in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope
  • Grants combat veteran status to all armed forces veterans who participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia
  • Combat veteran status makes eligible recipients for any privileges or benefits granted to combat veterans under New York law
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Grants status as a combat veteran to veterans who served in the armed forces in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia for the purposes of obtaining any privileges and benefits that are available to combat veterans.

Last Action

held for consideration in veterans' affairs

5/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/5/2011

Full Bill Text

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