HB 1369-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Revises the definition of "veteran," for the purpose of receiving certain benefits, to include a person who is in receipt of a United States department of defense discharge document DD form 214, NGB form 22, or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as honorable.

Authorizes veterans' scoring criteria to be claimed: (1) Upon release from active military service with an honorable discharge or a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable; or

(2) Upon receipt of a United States department of defense discharge document DD form 214, NGB form 22, or their equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as honorable.