Bill > H2774

This bill amends the Valor Act, a law that provides a diversion program for veterans facing criminal charges. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It allows individuals who qualify for diversion as veterans under Section 10 of the Valor Act to be eligible for the program, even if they do not meet the criteria of being a member of the United States Armed Forces. 2. It clarifies that the term "any" should be used instead of "an" in Section 10, which governs the eligibility for the diversion program. 3. It specifies that the diversion program should be available for eligible veterans, regardless of any prohibitory language in other laws. 4. It changes the timeframe for the diversion program to be initiated, from the date of arraignment to prior to the scheduled arraignment date. 5. It adds a new sentence stating that after the 14-day continuance, the diversion program should proceed in accordance with Sections 5, 6, and 7 of the Valor Act.

Military Affairs and Security

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2774