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NY S03096

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Greg Ball

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Governor to present the "War on Terror Expeditionary Medal" to New York citizens or former New York citizens who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia during the War on Terror.

  • Defines "War on Terror" as deployment in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom in 39 designated geographic areas including Afghanistan, Iraq, and various regions in the Middle East, North Africa, and surrounding waters.

  • Limits recipients to one medal each with honorable service requirement; subsequent medals allow recipients to wear ribbons with colors and designs selected by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs.

  • Allows medals to be posthumously presented to designated representatives of deceased service members.

  • Eliminates residency requirement at time of military entry for recipients of the new medal and existing conspicuous service decorations.

Legislative Description

Establishes the "War on Terror expeditionary medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad in certain military operations during the war on terror.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules6/19/2012
Finance6/6/2012
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/4/2012
Finance2/16/2011
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs2/8/2011

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