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CT HB05580
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study of former armed forces members discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnoses.
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Study shall determine the prevalence of such former service members in the state and assess the operational and financial feasibility of expanding state veterans' benefits, services, and resources to this population.
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Commissioner must submit findings to the joint standing committee on veterans' and military affairs on or before January 1, 2018.
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Effective date is October 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning A Study Of Certain Former Members Of The Armed Forces Discharged Due To Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Or Traumatic Brain Injury.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' Affairs
3/1/2017