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CT SB00208
Bill
Status
6/7/2016
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Changes the official name from "Department of Veterans'" to "Department of Veterans Affairs" throughout Connecticut statutes, effective July 1, 2016
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Renames the "Veterans' Home" to "Veterans Residential Services facility" and establishes a separate "Healthcare Center" in Rocky Hill to clarify the distinction between residential and medical services
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Establishes an "Office of Advocacy and Assistance" (replacing the "veterans' advocacy and assistance unit") with a manager and at least six veterans' service officers to provide benefits counseling and assistance to veterans, spouses, dependents, and family members
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Updates Board of Trustees composition to include presidents of the Veterans Residential Services facility's veterans council and Healthcare Center's council, plus 16 appointed members, with expanded reporting requirements and public transparency provisions
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Makes conforming terminology changes across multiple state agency statutes to reference the renamed department and facilities, affecting healthcare licensing, employment, housing, and veterans' benefits provisions
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Technical And Conforming Changes And Updates To The Department Of Veterans Affairs Statutes.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/7/2016