AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFIED VETERANS' CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS INTERNET WEB SITE.

HB 5297 requires Connecticut's Department of Veterans Affairs to annually update and publish a list of charitable organizations that serve veterans on its official website. To qualify, organizations must have operated for at least three years (as a nonstock corporation or tax-exempt 501(c) group) and focus on veteran-related causes like education, welfare, or advocacy. The published list will include each organization's website and a disclaimer stating it is for informational use only, with no state guarantee of accuracy. This replaces the current process and takes effect October 1, 2026.