Veterans.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill modifies existing laws to expand assistance for veterans regarding their discharge records and housing. Specifically, it updates licensing processes for boards within the Department of Consumer Affairs to expedite applications for veterans who served honorably or were discharged due to Executive Order 14183. Additionally, it creates two grant programs – one for educating veterans about discharge upgrades and another for providing housing and supportive services – prioritizing veterans who experienced specific challenges related to their service, such as mental health conditions or sexual assault.
Key provisions
- Expands expedited licensing for veterans discharged honorably or due to Executive Order 14183.
- Establishes the Veteran’s Military Discharge Upgrade Grant Program to fund education and assistance with discharge upgrade applications.
- Creates the Veteran’s Housing and Supportive Services Grant Program to fund housing support for veterans being discharged.
- Prioritizes grant recipients who experienced mental health conditions, traumatic brain injury, sexual assault or harassment, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
- Requires the Department of Consumer Affairs to compile an annual report on military and spouse licensure.
- Modifies sections of the Business and Professions Code to align with the new provisions.
- Adds a new section to the Military and Veterans Code establishing the grant programs.
- Specifies that grant programs are subject to legislative appropriation.
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