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NY A05373
Bill
Status
2/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Governor to present a "Campaign Medal for Service" military decoration 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 the medal to one per person and requires that all service after receiving the medal be honorable; subsequent medals entitle the recipient to wear a ribbon selected by the Division of Military Affairs.
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Provides that the medal shall be presented to the designated representative of a recipient who dies during or after receiving the decoration.
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Directs the Chief of Staff to establish rules and regulations for proper presentation and distribution of the medal.
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Corrects a spelling error ("miliary" to "military") in an existing statute regarding the Conspicuous Service Star decoration.
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
5/16/2018