Relating to creation and maintenance of an electronic database to provide information to certain members of the United States armed forces regarding the resources and benefits provided to veterans.
HB 4789 creates a state-maintained electronic database to connect transitioning military members with veteran resources. It requires service members leaving active duty within 12 months to provide written consent before their contact information is added. Approved state agencies and veteran service organizations (like county veteran offices) can access this database to share details about employment, housing, healthcare, and support services. The database becomes operational on September 1, 2025, after the commission establishes access rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cole Hefner
RRepublican
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