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MI HB5881
Bill
Status
10/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Adam Zemke
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AI Summary
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Changes the definition of "veteran" to include service in active military, naval, or air service (removes requirement that service occurred "during a period of war").
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Expands veteran eligibility to include those who received the armed forces expeditionary medal or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition, in addition to those who served during wartime.
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Modifies discharge requirement from "honorable" conditions to conditions "other than dishonorable," broadening who qualifies as a veteran.
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Includes persons who died in active military, naval, or air service in the definition of veteran.
Legislative Description
Veterans; benefits; definition of veteran; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 190 (MCL 35.61).
Veterans, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2014
10/22/2014