HF 3544: Certain veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for veterans discontinued.
HF 3544 status: Introduced — Effective date 08/01/2026 (updated Aug 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCertain veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for veterans discontinued.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Potential reduction in state administrative overhead
Risks
- Elimination of information program for veteran environmental hazards
- Reduced support for service-related environmental health issues
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces state expenditure by restricting benefit eligibility
Risks
- Shift of financial burden to veterans and local social services
Society
Benefits
- Aligns state criteria with federal benefit forfeiture status
Risks
- Creates eligibility barriers for veterans
- Removes critical information and assistance resources for vulnerable veterans
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Introduced
CurrentEffective date 08/01/2026
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