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MI HB5262
MI HB5262Veterans: other; definition for veteran of the uniformed services; create. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 190 (MCL 35.61).
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Introduced
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
In Committee
11/12/2025
11/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1965 PA 190, entitled"An act to establish who is considered a veteran in this state; and to provide for a system of uniformity of service for veterans,"by amending section 1 (MCL 35.61), as amended by 2016 PA 199.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan state law to expand and clarify the definition of "veteran" by creating two distinct categories. First, a "veteran" is defined as an individual who served in the United States Armed Forces, including reserve components, and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, with the definition also encompassing those who died while on active duty. Second, the bill introduces a new term, "veteran of the uniformed services," which specifically refers to commissioned officers in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer Corps or the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who meet veteran qualifications under federal law (38 USC 101 to 8528) and were discharged under non-dishonorable conditions. This new definition also includes individuals who died while on active duty in these specific corps. The bill aims to provide a more comprehensive and precise definition of veterans, recognizing service members from a broader range of uniformed services beyond the traditional military branches.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (29)
Veronica Paiz (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Kelly Breen (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Brenda Carter (D),
Tyrone Carter (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Matt Koleszar (D),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Cynthia Neeley (D),
Amos O'Neal (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Julie Rogers (D),
Helena Scott (D),
Samantha Steckloff (D),
Joseph Tate (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Mai Xiong (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/12/2025 (on 11/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5262 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5262.htm |
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