HB 15-1052 Summary

• Removes the word "involuntary" from eligibility requirements for the Military Family Relief Fund, clarifying that National Guard members and reservists on active duty can receive grants regardless of mobilization classification.

• Specifies that eligible members must be on active military duty for a minimum of 30 days pursuant to Title 10 of the United States Code or called to state active duty by executive order of the governor.

• Expands the fund's purpose to support families facing financial hardship due to military deployment, including expenses for food, housing, utilities, medical services, and costs related to family separation and hostile fire zone deployments.

• Takes effect August 5, 2015, or upon voter approval at the November 2016 general election if a referendum petition is filed against the act.