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NY A08469
Bill
Status
10/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Felix Ortiz
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law by adding Section 368-A to establish combat veteran status for armed forces members who served in Somalia during Operation Restore Hope
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Grants Operation Restore Hope veterans eligibility for all privileges and benefits available to combat veterans under Executive Law and other applicable state laws
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Applies retroactively to all veterans who participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Grants status as a combat veteran to veterans who served in the armed forces during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia for the purposes of obtaining any privileges and benefits that are available to combat veterans.
Last Action
referred to veterans' affairs
1/6/2016