HB315 Alabama 2023 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, educational benefits are available to spouses of deceased or totally disabled veterans or those who were a prisoner of war while serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces
This bill would expand benefits to include the spouses of those who were killed while on state active duty status or whose death results proximately and within three years of an injury sustained while on state active duty status
Relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs; to amend Section 31-6-5, as last amended by Act 2022-91, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975; to expand eligibility for educational benefits to spouses of those who were killed while on active state duty status or whose death results proximately and within three years of an injury sustained while on state active duty status.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Ways and Means Education |
| April 13, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB315 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |