Revision: March 18, 2026, 8:18 a.m.
Senate Finance
March 17, 2026
2026-1209s
07/05
Amendment to SB 448-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT modifying the definition of veteran.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 8 with the following:
9 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1209s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill changes the definition of veteran and expands eligibility for state benefits and programs that depend on veteran status, ensuring that individuals discharged under honorable conditions, including those with a general discharge under honorable conditions, are not excluded from eligibility.