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NY A06473
Bill
Status
4/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Governor to present a "Campaign Medal for Service" decoration to New York citizens or former New York citizens who served on active duty in Afghanistan with the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard).
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Limits each person to receiving no more than one Campaign Medal for Service, with subsequent awards represented by a ribbon of color and design selected by the Division of Military Affairs.
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Restricts medal awards to individuals whose entire service record following receipt of the medal has been honorable.
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Allows the medal to be presented to the designated representative of a deceased service member if the person dies during or after receiving the award.
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Empowers the Chief of Staff to establish rules and regulations for proper presentation and distribution of the Campaign Medal for Service.
Legislative Description
Provides for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service in Afghanistan.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/8/2014