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CA AB325

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jacqui Irwin

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Veteran's Military Discharge Upgrade Grant Program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund service providers offering free or low-cost discharge upgrade education and assistance to veterans.

  • Requires the department to develop criteria, procedures, and accountability measures to implement the grant program.

  • Authorizes the department to prioritize veterans whose less than honorable discharge was connected to mental health conditions, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault or harassment, or sexual orientation.

  • Program funding requires a separate appropriation by the Legislature.

Legislative Description

Veterans: discharge upgrades.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 377, Statutes of 2022.

9/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2022
Military & Veterans Affairs6/9/2021
Rules5/28/2021
Appropriations4/29/2021
Military and Veterans Affairs2/12/2021

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