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RI H7073
Changes the service requirement for admissions to RI Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as war veterans.
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Introduced
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would change the service eligibility requirement for a veteran to be granted admission into the Rhode Island Veterans' Home from ninety (90) days to two (2) years, and one year after passage would place veterans who are defined as war veterans on a separate waiting list for admission to the Veterans' Home before non-war veterans. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill changes the service requirement for admissions to the Rhode Island Veterans' Home from 90 days to 2 years, and gives priority to veterans defined as "war veterans" who have earned a campaign ribbon or expeditionary medal for service in a declared or undeclared war. The bill also allows the director of the Office of Veterans Services to waive the requirements for veterans who can provide clear and convincing evidence that they were combat veterans, even if their service is not documented. After one year, the bill requires the establishment of separate waiting lists for war veterans and non-war veterans, with non-war veterans only able to be admitted after the war veteran waiting list is depleted.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Samuel Azzinaro (D)*,
Marvin Abney (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Joseph Solomon (D),
Camille Vella Wilkinson (D),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (on 04/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7073.pdf |
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