SB 6732 - DIGEST |
Creates a task force that studies the health effects of hazardous materials exposure including, but not limited to, depleted uranium, as they relate to military service. |
Requires the task force to: (1) Initiate a health registry for veterans and military personnel returning from Afghanistan, Iraq, or other countries in which depleted uranium or other hazardous materials may be found; |
(2) Develop a plan for outreach to and follow-up of military personnel; |
(3) Prepare a report for service members concerning potential exposure to depleted uranium and other toxic chemical substances and the precautions recommended under combat and noncombat conditions while in a combat zone; and |
(4) Make other recommendations the task force considers appropriate. |