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NY S03096
Bill
Status
6/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Greg Ball
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Allows medals to be posthumously presented to designated representatives of deceased service members.
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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