We added and updated a number of legislative bills for The New York Guard (State Defense Force), Ohio Military Reserve and South Carolina State Guard (State Defense Force).
New York Legislative Update: We are pleased to provide recent updates on significant bills affecting New York servicemembers and veterans. Notable bills include Assembly Bill 7603 / Senate Bill 6602, addressing workers’ compensation for World Trade Center (WTC) workers, and Senate Bill 7379, which grants veteran status to those involved in WTC recovery efforts. Additional updates include Senate Bill 1201 / AB7475, introducing a discount program for veterans on utilities, cable, and telephone services, and Assembly Bill 1818, reinforcing laws against stolen valor among New York servicemembers. Other key bills include Senate Bill 4060 / Assembly Bill 2285 for a veteran grant program, Assembly Bill 3149 / S04717 to aid eligible veterans with the cost of service and emotional support dogs, and Assembly Bill 1535, which authorizes distinctive license plates for veterans. Senate Bill 2203 promotes veteran hiring policies, while Senate Bill 3464 expands the definition of “veteran” to include U.S. Public Health Service members for equivalent benefits. Senate Bill 3306 exempts veterans from specific corporate-related fees, Assembly Bill 2802 enables academic credit for veterans at state and city institutions, and Senate Bill 2755 waives state application fees for civil service exams for all veterans.
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Ohio Legislative Update: We are excited to announce the inclusion of House Bill 33, which covers the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This bill ensures critical protections for servicemembers, particularly in legal, financial, and civil matters, allowing them to devote their full attention to their duties without undue burdens from state-level civil obligations.
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South Carolina Legislative Update: We’ve added and updated several legislative measures impacting The South Carolina State Guard. House Bill 4642 amends various sections of the state’s military code to revise definitions, jurisdiction, and procedures related to courts-martial and disciplinary actions, ensuring they align with state authority while excluding binding applicability of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This bill also includes provisions for military judges, the Adjutant General’s role, and adjustments in pay, fines, and procedural dates. House Bill 4566 broadens the definition of “first responders” to incorporate county and municipal public works employees deployed in emergencies, granting them benefits related to COVID-19 vaccinations, tax deductions, and workers’ compensation, and extending protections to their surviving spouses. Additionally, Senate Bill 440 addresses the Second Amendment Protection Act, clarifying its relevance to both the unorganized and organized militia of South Carolina, which includes The South Carolina Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Guard.
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