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CA AB1775
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Ward
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AI Summary
- Extends expedited professional licensing to veterans who received a discharge solely as a result of Executive Order No. 14183 (issued January 27, 2025), in addition to those honorably discharged
- Requires the Veteran's Military Discharge Upgrade Grant Program to fund service providers offering free assistance (removing "low cost" option) for discharge upgrade education and applications
- Mandates prioritization of veterans whose less-than-honorable discharge was connected to mental health conditions, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault/harassment, sexual orientation, or gender identity
- Creates the new Veteran's Housing and Supportive Services Grant Program to fund free housing support services for veterans being discharged from service
- Both grant programs are subject to legislative appropriation and require the department to develop criteria, procedures, and accountability measures for implementation
Legislative Description
Veterans.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Military and Veterans Affairs2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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