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MO SB106

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dan Brown

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes display of POW/MIA flag and Honor and Remember flag at state buildings and state parks alongside U.S. and state flags to commemorate service members.

  • Requires public postsecondary institutions to award educational credits to veterans for military training or service that meet American Council on Education standards by January 1, 2014.

  • Mandates professional licensing boards allow active duty military members to renew licenses and certificates without paying fees or obtaining continuing education credits when military duties prevent compliance.

  • Requires all professional licensing boards to accept military education, training, and service toward professional license or certification qualifications by January 1, 2014.

  • Establishes custody and visitation protections for deployed military parents, including temporary custody modifications during deployment with automatic reinstatement within 30 days of return and prohibition on deployment as sole basis for permanent custody changes.

Legislative Description

Modifies various provisions relating to veterans and members of the military including the awarding of academic credit, professional licenses, and child custody rights

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Veterans3/27/2013
Veterans' Affairs and Health1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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