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NY A03652

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

David DiPietro

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Governor to present a "Campaign Medal for Service" to New York citizens or former New York citizens who served on active duty in Iraq with the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard)

  • Limits issuance to one medal per person and requires all service subsequent to medal receipt to have been honorable

  • Allows recipients to wear additional ribbons for subsequent medals, with ribbon design selected by the Division of Military Affairs

  • Permits medal presentation to designated representatives of deceased service members who received or were eligible to receive the medal

  • Amends existing law governing the "Conspicuous Service Star" to correct terminology and clarify rules for ribbon awards for succeeding decorations

Legislative Description

Provides for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service in Iraq.

Last Action

held for consideration in veterans' affairs

5/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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