Provides state assistance and support to members of Gold Star families; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 1 co-sponsor

Provides state-level support for Gold Star families and repeals outdated provisions to align laws with the new state aid framework.

REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS

Summary of Bill A 6934

Overview

Bill A 6934, titled "Provides state assistance and support to members of Gold Star families; repealer," aims to establish state-level support for families of military members who have died in service and to repeal certain existing provisions. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Status: Referred to Veterans' Affairs

Introduced: March 18, 2025

Legislative actions so far: On March 18, 2025, the bill was referred to the Veterans’ Affairs committee (listed twice in the provided actions)

Primary sponsor: Eric Brown

Co-sponsor: Joe Angelino

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates two main goals:

Provide state assistance and ongoing support to Gold Star families (families of service members who died in the line of duty).
Include a repealer, meaning the bill would remove or replace certain existing laws or provisions to align with the new framework of support.

Key Provisions (Based on Title; text not provided)

Authorization or direction for state agencies (likely including the state veterans affairs office) to deliver targeted assistance and support services to Gold Star families. These services could encompass resources, guidance, counseling, or access to programs designed to assist families.

Repealer of existing provisions that the bill identifies as redundant, conflicting, or outdated in light of the new Gold Star family support framework.

Any specific program details, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, or timelines would be spelled out in the bill’s text and any amendments, which are not included in the provided information.

Who Would Be Affected

Primary beneficiaries: Members of Gold Star families within the state (families of military personnel who died in the line of duty).

Potentially affected entities: State agencies that administer veterans or family support programs (e.g., the state department or office of veterans affairs), as well as any organizations contracted to deliver services or resources.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Current stage: Referred to the Veterans' Affairs committee, indicating the bill is at the committee review phase.

Next steps: The bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before full chamber consideration, then proceed to the other house (if applicable) and onward to the governor for action. The exact timeline depends on committee schedules and legislative priorities.

No fiscal notes, hearing dates, or outcome details are provided in the available information.

Notes for Tracking

To understand the full impact and precise provisions, readers should review the bill text and any amendments when published, including:

Specific programs or benefits proposed for Gold Star families
The exact repealer provisions and what laws or sections would be removed or replaced
Funding sources, appropriation levels, and any sunset or reporting requirements

This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s title and introductory actions.