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CT SB00205

Bill

Status

Passed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and provide annual training for veterans' service officers and service contact persons on assisting women veterans with state and federal services, benefits, and community programs

  • Mandates designation of at least one female veterans' service officer with demonstrated interest in women veterans' concerns to address those issues within the veterans' advocacy and assistance unit

  • Directs the department to publish extensive data on the Internet regarding women veterans, including federal and state services, benefits, current challenges, and notable women veterans' contributions

  • Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to create and broadcast noncommercial public service announcements to encourage veterans to participate in voluntary health data surveys and registries

  • Requires the department to establish a dedicated Internet page with information, links, and contact details specifically for women veterans' services and benefits

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Women Veterans.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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