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NY A02569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Felix Ortiz

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law by adding Section 369 to grant combat veteran status to any veteran who served in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope
  • Combat veteran status provides eligibility for all privileges and benefits granted to combat veterans under Executive Law and any other provision of New York law
  • Applies to armed forces veterans who participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia
  • 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

referred to veterans' affairs

1/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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