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NY A07687

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Benedetto

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Corrects the start date for Lebanon military operations from June 1, 1983 to August 21, 1982 in veterans' benefits eligibility laws across multiple statutes (Education, Retirement, Civil Service, Social Services, and Public Officers laws).

  • Changes the start date for Vietnam conflict service eligibility from December 22, 1961 to February 28, 1961 in education law and related statutes.

  • Adds a new provision allowing any future periods of war or hostilities as determined by the federal Department of Defense or United States Congress to be automatically included in veterans' benefits eligibility without requiring additional legislative amendments.

  • Expands eligibility for veterans' tuition awards, retirement benefits, civil service benefits, and paid leave on Memorial Day and Veterans' Day to align with federally-recognized conflict dates.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Amends the dates of certain armed conflicts to reflect the dates for such conflicts established by the federal government and provides that future dates of armed conflicts shall be consistent with the federal dates thereof.

Last Action

print number 7687b

3/18/2014

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs5/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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