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CT SB00642

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a veterans' graves upkeep working group effective July 1, 2023, to develop a process for family members to address concerns about maintenance of veterans' graves in Connecticut cemeteries

  • Working group consists of 7 members: Commissioners of Veterans Affairs, Consumer Protection, and Public Health (or designees), plus 4 appointees representing funeral directors, municipal leaders, small towns, and cemetery industry professionals

  • Initial appointments due by August 1, 2023, with first meeting required by September 1, 2023; chairpersons selected jointly by House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore

  • Report with recommended process and any proposed statutory changes due to General Assembly committees on veterans' affairs, consumer protection, and public health by January 1, 2024

  • Working group terminates upon submission of the report or January 1, 2024, whichever is later

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Working Group To Address Concerns Regarding The Upkeep Of Veterans' Graves.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Veterans' and Military Affairs1/18/2023

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