HB 725 — Veterans’ Long-term Care Facilities Admissions
by Reps. Woodson, Snyder, and others (SB 174 by Senators Burgess and Collins)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee (MS)
This bill expands the eligibility for admission to a veterans’ domiciliary home to include a spouse or surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran. The bill revises the priority order for admissions to a veterans’ domiciliary home to rank a spouse or surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran in 5th place, thereby preserving the priority admission of a qualifying veteran over a nonveteran.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 117-0