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NY A05295
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Governor to present a "Campaign Medal for Service" to military personnel who served on active duty in Afghanistan
- Eligible recipients must be current New York State citizens or were New York State citizens while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard)
- No more than one campaign medal shall be issued to any individual person
- Recipients with subsequent dishonorable service are ineligible to receive or retain the medal
- Division of Military Affairs shall design the medal, ribbon, and establish rules for presentation and distribution; subsequent medals entitle recipients to wear additional ribbons as directed by the Chief of Staff
- Medal may be presented posthumously to a designated representative of deceased service members
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
7/15/2020
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs2/8/2019
Full Bill Text
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