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KS HB2760
Prescribing documentation requirements to determine eligibility for any benefit derived from a service-connected disability, requiring that federal disability determinations for veterans be probative, establishing the Kansas office of veterans services, updating references and corresponding changes relating to the transfer of powers and duties from the Kansas commission on veterans affairs office to the Kansas office of veterans services, updating the veterans claims assistance program to includ
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
Crossed Over
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
Passed
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning veterans and military; relating to the transfer of powers, duties and functions of the Kansas commission on veterans affairs office; establishing the Kansas office of veterans services; updating the veterans claims assistance program to include references to veterans affairs medical centers and cross-accreditation requirements; prescribing documentation requirements to determine eligibility for benefits derived from a service-connected disability; requiring that federal disability determinations be probative; prohibiting state agencies and municipalities from reconsidering a veteran's disability determination; modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran; clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans; clarifying the definition of armed forces; updating the definition of armed forces to include the space force; amending K.S.A. 8-160, 8-243, 8-1324, 21-6630, 39-923, 44-706, 48-3401, 65-1116, 65-1732, 65-2418, 73-201, 73-209, 73-210, 73- 230, 73-1209, 73-1210a, 73-1211, 73-1217, 73-1218, 73-1222, 73-1223, 73-1225, 73-1231, 73-1232, 73-1233, 73-1234, 73-1235, 73-1236, 73-1238, 73-1239, 73-1241, 73-1242, 73-1243, 75-3370, 75-4362, 76-6b05, 76-1904, 76-1904a, 76-1906, 76- 1908, 76-1927, 76-1928, 76-1929, 76-1931, 76-1932, 76-1935, 76-1935a, 76-1936, 76-1939, 76-1941, 76-1951, 76-1952, 76-1953, 76-1954, 76-1955, 76-1956, 76-1957, 76-1958 and 79-3221k and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 32-934, 48-3407, 48-3408, 48-3601, 50-676, 65-6129, 74-2012, 75-3740, 77-440 and 79-4502 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 73-1208d, 73-1208e and 73-1208f.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Establishes the Kansas Office of Veterans Services, which will be responsible for carrying out the general policies of the governor and the director of the office by providing information, advice, direction and assistance to veterans and their families, and managing the Kansas Soldiers' Home and Kansas Veterans' Home.
- Prescribes documentation requirements for veterans seeking benefits derived from a service-connected disability, requiring that federal disability determinations be probative and prohibiting state agencies and municipalities from reconsidering a veteran's disability determination.
- Updates the definition of "veteran" and "disabled veteran" to align with current federal standards.
- Modifies the Veterans Claims Assistance Program, including requirements for participating veterans service organizations.
- Makes various other updates and changes related to the transfer of powers and duties from the former Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office to the new Kansas Office of Veterans Services.
Overall, the bill aims to improve coordination of veterans benefits and services in Kansas, ensure veterans receive proper claims assistance, and clarify definitions and documentation requirements related to veterans' eligibility for state benefits and programs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Veterans and Military (H)
Last Action
House Approved by Governor on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (on 04/25/2024)
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