HB 2671 Summary

• Amends the definition of "armed forces of the United States" in Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-601 to include the United States Space Force as an enumerated branch.

• Updates section 15-1801 to reference the definition of "armed forces of the United States" prescribed in section 41-601 instead of maintaining a separate definition.

• Appropriates $50,000 from the state general fund to the department of veterans' services in fiscal year 2023-2024 to implement changes related to including the Space Force as an enumerated branch.

• Brings Arizona's statutory definitions into compliance with federal law under 38 United States Code section 101 and 10 United States Code section 101.