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NY A03714
Bill
Status
1/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
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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 Afghanistan in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard).
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Limits issuance to one medal per person and requires the recipient's entire service subsequent to receiving the medal to have been honorable.
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Allows recipients of subsequent medals to wear a ribbon selected by the Division of Military Affairs, as directed by the Chief of Staff.
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Permits the medal to be presented to a designated representative of the deceased if the recipient dies during or after receiving the medal.
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Corrects a spelling error in existing law regarding the "Conspicuous Service Star" (changing "miliary" to "MILITARY").
Legislative Description
Provides for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service in Afghanistan.
Last Action
held for consideration in veterans' affairs
5/17/2016