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NY S07850
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Governor to present the "New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal" to veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces between September 2, 1945 and December 26, 1991
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Recipients must be current or former New York State residents who were discharged under honorable conditions, or have a qualifying condition/LGBT veteran status with a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable
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Limits each eligible person to one medal; if the veteran is deceased, the medal may be presented to their designated representative
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Directs the Adjutant General, in consultation with the Department of Veterans' Services Commissioner, to establish rules for medal presentation and distribution
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Takes effect on April 1 following enactment, with the Division of Military and Naval Affairs authorized to promulgate necessary regulations beforehand
Legislative Description
Authorizes the presentation of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal for active duty during the period of September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991.
Last Action
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
1/7/2026