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This bill expands employment preference for military personnel by removing previous restrictions tied to specific wartime periods and broadening the definition of who qualifies for preferential treatment in state employment. The bill now includes a more comprehensive list of eligible individuals: veterans discharged under honorable conditions, active duty service members (with certain employment restrictions), members of the Armed Forces Reserve, National Guard members, and their spouses and dependents. Additionally, the bill provides preference not just for initial hiring, but for all employment events including promotions, reassignments, and transfers. The preference applies to all state departments, agencies, and institutions, and aims to recognize the service and potential career interruptions experienced by military personnel and their families. By removing the previous narrow definitions linked to specific war periods, the bill creates a more inclusive approach to honoring military service, ensuring that more service members and their families can benefit from employment advantages in state government positions.

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H114