Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the United States public health service
Summary
Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the United States public health service to provide such members with access to the same benefits as members of the United States armed forces.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
lower
Mar 24, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
DDemocratic
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