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Authorizes the issuance of distinctive plates for recipients of the distinguished service cross medal
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor David Townsend
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the issuance of distinctive plates for recipients of the distinguished service cross medal
Purpose
Authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates for individuals who receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
Summary of provisions
The vehicle and traffic law is amended to authorize the department of motor vehicles to create a distinctive license plate for service members who received the Distinguished Service Cross Award.
Justification
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration of the United States Army. It is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing or foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades. It is fitting to recognize these heroes by establishing a distinctive license plate acknowledging their receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.
Legislative history
S.7971 - Finance Committee.
Fiscal implications
Once the initial plate designs are completed it is expected that this legislation will result in an increase in the fees paid into the Distinctive Plate Development Fund.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall have become a law.
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