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CT HB07124
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates the "nonprofit veterans' organizations continuing education account" as a separate, nonlapsing account within the General Fund, effective July 1, 2025
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Commissioner of Veterans Affairs will expend funds to nonprofit veterans' organizations that provide mental health assistance or services to veterans, including municipal veterans advisory committees and directors of municipal veterans services
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Funds must be used for continuing education and training initiatives related to suicide prevention, including "Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Institute Gatekeeper Training"
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Commissioner of Veterans Affairs must submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management on account deposits and expenditures, beginning August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing An Account Within The Department Of Veterans' Affairs For The Funding Of Education And Training At Nonprofit Veterans' Organizations.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/04
2/28/2025