Creates database of veteran separation documents.
S 864 would create a state database to store digital copies of veterans' standard discharge documents (like DD-214 forms). Veterans or their families can voluntarily submit these documents for digital storage, with originals returned promptly - no fee charged for submission. The database would only be accessible to public agencies verifying eligibility for veteran benefits, with strict rules prohibiting misuse (fines up to $2,000 for violations). This aims to prevent lost documents that currently complicate veterans' benefit applications.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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