S.931

Updates definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veteran; requires DMVA develop review process for such veterans.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Expands definition of veteran to include discharged LGBTQ veterans; requires DMVA to develop review process.

This bill updates the definition of veteran in various statutes to include discharged LGBTQ veterans. It also requires the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs (DMVA) to develop a review process for discharged LGBTQ veterans concerning lost benefits. The bill adds a definition of “discharged LGBTQ veteran” to various statutory definitions of “veteran.” A discharged LGBTQ veteran is defined as a veteran who was discharged less than honorably from military or naval service due to their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, or statements, consensual sexual conduct, or.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 13, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee