NY A06139

Expands the definition of "veteran" under New York Civil Service Law to include members honorably discharged from the armed forces who received specific combat awards: Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Recognition Ribbon, or Air Force Combat Action Medal

Entitles disabled veterans with qualifying combat awards to 10 additional points on competitive civil service examinations for original appointment and 5 additional points for promotion examinations

Requires veterans to be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents and New York state residents at the time of application for appointment, promotion, or retention

Creates a new category of disabled veteran eligibility requiring certification by the U.S. Veterans' Administration or military department for disability payments incurred during military service

Takes effect immediately upon enactment