Relates to the issuance of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal

Latest action Apr 28, 2026

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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A8087, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Military Law.

Committee

Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate

Also referred to Veterans' Affairs · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to recognize the contributions of those who served in the armed forces during the Cold War with a Cold War Commemo- rative Medal.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsApr 28, 2026Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs
Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsMay 28, 2025Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Angelo Santabarbara, Judy Griffin and 7 more on Agora

Democratic7
Republican2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Scarcella-Spanton says this is needed

New Yorkers pride themselves on recognizing and honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of our heroic members of the armed forces. From the end of World War II until 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a global military rivalry commonly known as the Cold War. Although, the discipline and dedication of U.S. service members was fundamental to the prevention of a direct superpower conflict during this period and many sacrificed just as much as service members of other eras, the United States Government has not authorized a Medal to recog- nize the service of Cold War Veterans. Many of these heroes are current or former residents of the State of New York and therefore, it is fitting that these veterans who served during this period receive proper State recognition for their efforts in the form of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Apr 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Mar 9, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Mar 9, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Mar 9, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Senate
DIED IN SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (10 earlier events)

Jan 7, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.202
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.202
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
May 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
May 5, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
May 5, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
May 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
NY Senate
May 1, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.119
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.119
NY Assembly
Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Apr 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NY Assembly

About this record

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