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MS HB1630

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lester Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires employers in Mississippi with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees to display a poster in a conspicuous workplace location regarding veterans benefits and services.

  • Mandates the State Veterans Affairs Board create and distribute the poster, which must include information on substance abuse and mental health treatment, educational and workforce resources, tax benefits, veterans driver's licenses, unemployment compensation eligibility, legal services, and the Veterans Crisis Line.

  • The poster must also contain contact and website information for the State Board of Veterans Affairs and its veteran programs.

  • Brings forward Section 35-1-7 of Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines the State Veterans Affairs Board's duties to assist veterans and dependents in securing benefits under federal and state law.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Veterans benefits and services; require certain employers to display poster created and distributed by State Veterans Affairs Board regarding.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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