AN ACT CONCERNING ASSORTED PROPOSALS TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MILITARY SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS IN CONNECTICUT.
This bill (HB 6438, now Public Act 25-95) creates multiple symbolic honors to recognize Connecticut military members and veterans. It authorizes specific non-monetary measures, such as placing plaques at state facilities, designating commemorative events, and establishing a formal process for honoring service. The law directly affects active-duty service members, veterans, and their families within Connecticut by providing official state-level recognition of their military contributions. As a commemorative measure, it does not alter benefits, funding, or existing policies but affirms the state's appreciation for military service.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Signed Jun 30, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2025 · House May 30, 2025
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
Jun 2, 2025
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 30, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
lower
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
HOUSE ADOPTED HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Veterans' and Military Affairs
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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