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CT HB05580

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Commissioner must submit findings to the joint standing committee on veterans' and military affairs on or before January 1, 2018.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/12/2017

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