What's happening
This bill authorizes New York to issue a "Campaign Medal for Service" to residents who served in Afghanistan on active duty.
Why it matters
Recognizes Afghanistan service specifically. By creating a distinct medal for those who served in Afghanistan, the bill formally acknowledges the unique contributions and sacrifices of New Yorkers during that specific conflict, which can be meaningful for veterans' sense of recognition.
Eligibility tied to New York citizenship. The award is limited to current or former citizens of New York, strengthening the state’s connection to its veterans and highlighting their service as a point of state pride.
Posthumous honors included. The legislation allows for the medal to be presented to a designated representative if the eligible veteran has died, ensuring families can receive recognition on behalf of deceased loved ones.
Emphasizes honorable service. The bill stipulates that the medal will not be awarded to those whose service after receiving the medal was not honorable, reinforcing the value placed on continued honorable conduct in military service.
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Honor Afghan War Veterans
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
15 Co-sponsors
3 Multi-sponsors
History
- Held for consideration in veterans' affairs
- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Referred to veterans' affairs
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5295
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. DiPIETRO, LALOR, RAIA, GIGLIO, CROUCH, KOLB, MONTESANO, HAWLEY, McDONOUGH, RA, BRABENEC, PICHARDO -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. BARCLAY, GARBARINO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to providing for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be granted to those who provided military service in Afghanistan
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 247 of the military law is amended by adding a new subdivision 1-d to read as follows:
1-d. The governor is hereby authorized to present in the name of the legislature of the state of New York, a military decoration, to be known as the "Campaign Medal for Service", bearing a suitable inscription, device, and ribbon, all of which shall be of suitable design, to any person (i) who is a citizen of the state of New York or (ii) who was a citizen of the state of New York while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces, defined as army, air force, navy, marine corps, or coast guard, served in active duty in Afghanistan. Not more than one campaign medal for service shall be issued to any one person; nor shall any citation be awarded or presented, under the provisions of this subdivision, to any person whose entire service subsequent to the time of the receipt of such medal shall not have been honorable. For each succeeding medal as provided in this subdivision, such person shall be entitled to wear, as the chief of staff of the state may direct, a ribbon whose color and design shall be selected by the division of military affairs. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the receipt of such citation the campaign medal for service shall be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be designated. The chief of staff shall make such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper presentation and distribution of such decorations.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07624-01-9
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