Wounded Warrior Protection Act (SB1951) Summary

• Creates the "Wounded Warrior Protection Act" designating servicemembers' Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) awards from the Department of Veterans Affairs as separate property, not divisible in divorce proceedings.

• Requires servicemembers to prove with competent evidence which portion of disability compensation qualifies as SMC for service-connected loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.

• Designates Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) as separate property if a specific dollar amount can be proven by the servicemember and the award was established prior to filing for divorce.

• Prohibits courts from basing alimony awards on a servicemember's portion of SMC from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Declares an emergency effective date, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.