State Representative Christine Palm Informs The Tri-Town

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT —Supporting Connecticut's Veterans:

"Dear Neighbor,

During the 2021 legislative session, House Democrats have introduced and passed a number of bills which focus on supporting veterans and active members of the military, as well as their families. Here is a summary of just a few of those bills.

H.B. 6483, AN ACT CONCERNING THE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM.

With the passage of H.B. 6483, CT removes a hurdle by allowing military orders to be accepted as proof of residency for public school enrollment, and adopts "the Purple Star School Program," to ensure military-friendly schools.

CLICK HERE for more information about this bill.

H.B. 5737, AN ACT CREATING A VETERANS AND MILITARY TOURISM TRAIL.

H.B. 5737 creates a state-wide military and veteran trail to help easily navigate and recognize each landmark and the story it tells about the history and pivotal role the military and veterans have played in our state.

CLICK HERE for more information about this bill.

H.B. 6480, AN ACT CONCERNING THE FUNERAL EXPENSES OF CERTAIN VETERANS.

No veteran should be denied the honor and dignity of a funeral. H.B. 6480 was passed this session to ensure that the State does its part to honor veterans after they have passed on.

CLICK HERE for more information about this bill.

H.B. 5592, AN ACT REDEFINING “VETERAN” AND ESTABLISHING A QUALIFYING REVIEW BOARD.

H.B. 5592 ensures LGBTQ+ veterans with less-than-honorable discharge status solely due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression receive the benefits they are completely entitled to.

CLICK HERE for more information about this bill.

Please help me reach your neighbors, who may be in need, by forwarding this email to them. Feel free to contact me by email at Christine.Palm@cga.ct.gov with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Christine Palm
State Representative"