Bill > S08422

This bill amends Section 242 of the military law to modify the definition of "covered operation" for military personnel compensation calculations. Specifically, the bill replaces the previous narrow definition that referenced specific operations like "Operation Enduring Freedom" and "Operation Iraqi Freedom" with a broader definition of covered operations. The new definition includes active military, naval, air, or space service designated by either the federal government of the United States or the state of New York, and specifically references the federal definition of active service under 10 USC § 101 (d)(3). The bill also preserves language that allows the implementing agency to make additional case-by-case designations consistent with the spirit and intent of the law. By broadening the definition, the bill appears to expand the potential eligibility for compensation related to military service, making the criteria more flexible and comprehensive than the previous more restrictive definition.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8422