Bill > AB901

This bill proposes several modifications to California's veterans' employment preference laws, expanding protections and benefits for active duty service members and their spouses. The bill introduces new definitions, including "active duty service member" as a full-time active duty member of any U.S. uniformed service branch and "eligible spouse" as an individual married to such a service member. It extends existing veterans' preference provisions to allow active duty service members to be ranked at the top of eligibility lists when they pass entrance examinations, and provides employers the option to grant hiring and promotion preferences to spouses of active duty service members, veterans, veteran widows/widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans. The bill also allows eligible spouses to receive credit for selection tests related to hiring and promotional opportunities. Additionally, it updates procedural requirements for requesting veterans' preferences, including provisions to help currently serving active duty members verify their military service when applying for state jobs. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive employment support for military personnel and their families by recognizing their service and sacrifices.

Military Affairs and Security

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB901