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NY A05353

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

David DiPietro

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New York Governor to present a military decoration called the "Campaign Medal for Service" to eligible service members who served in Iraq
  • Eligibility requires being a current or former New York citizen who served on active duty in Iraq with the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard)
  • Limits one campaign medal per person, with subsequent service commemorated by ribbons selected by the Division of Military Affairs
  • Requires all service after medal receipt to be honorable; if recipient dies, the medal is presented to a designated representative
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

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

7/15/2020

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs2/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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