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CT SB00070
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Redefines "veteran" to include any person discharged or released from active service in the armed forces, regardless of discharge classification
- Requires Connecticut to reinstate state benefits eligibility for veterans denied benefits due to sexual orientation under federal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policies if the federal government restores their federal benefits eligibility
- Mandates the Department of Veterans' Affairs provide information on its website about legal services organizations assisting veterans with military discharge upgrades
- Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide printed resources about obtaining discharge upgrades at departmental offices and distribute them to local veterans' advisory committees
- Effective October 1, 2013
Legislative Description
An Act Restoring Benefits To Veterans Discharged Under "don't Ask, Don't Tell".
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/24/2013
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/30/2013
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/9/2013
Full Bill Text
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