NY S02900

Authorizes the Governor to present a "Campaign Medal for Service" to New York citizens or former New York citizens who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified conflicts: World War II (December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946), Korean Conflict (June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955), Vietnam Conflict (February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975), Persian Gulf Conflict (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), Afghanistan Conflict (September 11, 2001 – end of conflict), or Iraq Conflict (March 20, 2003 – end of conflict).

Only one Campaign Medal for Service may be issued to any individual, with subsequent medals represented by a ribbon of selected color and design worn per direction of the Chief of Staff.

Recipients must have maintained honorable service status at all times subsequent to receiving the medal; if a recipient dies before or after receipt, the medal shall be presented to a designated representative.

Corrects a typographical error in existing law by changing "miliary" to "MILITARY" in references to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs.

Takes effect 120 days after enactment, with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation.