Provides that the attorney general, in consultation with the adjutant general and the chairman of the board of trustees of the New York interest on lawyer account fund, establish a military pro bono program to provide legal assistance without charge to those in active military service of the United States and those military personnel who have been deployed for active duty other than training, and their family members domiciled or stationed in the state; makes related provisions.
Provides that the attorney general, in consultation with the adjutant general and the chairman of the board of trustees of the New York interest on lawyer account fund, establish a military pro bono program to provide legal assistance without charge to those in active military service of the United States and those military personnel who have been deployed for active duty other than training, and their family members domiciled or stationed in the state; makes related provisions.
Expands Medicaid coverage to include abortion services and travel-related expenses uncovered by the military for active duty members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses or dependents, who are New York state residents; provides such travel-related expenses include those for such members, or their spouses or dependents, located within another state or a foreign country where they could not legally receive such services due to such active duty status.
Expands Medicaid coverage to include abortion services and travel-related expenses uncovered by the military for active duty members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses or dependents, who are New York state residents; provides such travel-related expenses include those for such members, or their spouses or dependents, located within another state or a foreign country where they could not legally receive such services due to such active duty status.
Waives the thirty day residency requirement for certain hunting licenses for active duty military members and their families on permanent orders to be stationed within the state.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.
Establishes the governor's military council for purposes of growing and protecting major military activities in the state, to leverage such military activities into creating additional defense-related jobs, and to help local units of government improve the quality of life of members of the armed forces and their families in New York state.
Establishes an exemption for members of the federal reserve force of the United States military, whether or not such member was ordered to active duty.
Provides for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service in Iraq.
Provides for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be awarded to those who have provided military service in Iraq.