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CT HB07179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends protections from the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USC §4301-4333) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to Connecticut National Guard members ordered into active state service by the Governor
  • Excludes life insurance provisions (50 USC App §536, §541-549) from the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections
  • Allows National Guard members ordered to active state service for 90+ days to terminate contracts for telecommunications, internet, television, satellite radio, and gym or athletic club memberships
  • Members may terminate covered contracts by submitting written or electronic notice to the service provider along with a copy of their military orders
  • Effective October 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Termination Of Certain Contracts By Certain Members Of The National Guard Ordered Into Active State Service.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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