Loading chat...
NY A10213
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/4/2012
Primary Sponsor
Philip Ramos
Click for details
AI Summary
- Expands eligibility to include veterans who served in Bosnia and Herzegovina from November 21, 1995 to November 1, 2007, or received the Kosovo Campaign Medal
- Adds eligibility for veterans exposed to radiation during military service, including those who participated in occupation of Hiroshima or Nagasaki (August 6, 1945 - July 1, 1946), were prisoners of war in Japan during WWII, or participated in atmospheric nuclear device testing
- Extends Persian Gulf conflict eligibility to include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn, requiring receipt of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, or Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Maintains existing eligibility requirements including honorable discharge after at least 30 days of active duty and either New York residency at time of entry or one year of residency before application
- Takes effect 30 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Clarifies eligibility requirements for admission to the New York State Veterans home.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
6/4/2012
Committee Referrals
Health6/4/2012
Ways and Means5/22/2012
Veterans' Affairs5/14/2012
Full Bill Text
No bill text available