An act relating to the definition of Gold Star family members
This bill (H.884) adds a specific definition of "Gold Star family members" to Vermont's statutes. It defines these members as the survivors of service members who died while serving in the military or from a service-connected injury or illness. The definition applies directly to individuals seeking benefits or services under Vermont laws that reference "Gold Star family members." This change clarifies eligibility under existing statutes without creating new programs or benefits.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Bishop
DDemocratic
P
Gayle Pezzo
DDemocratic
P
Jed Lipsky
IIndependent
P
John Bartholomew
DDemocratic
P
Mary Howard
DDemocratic
P
Mary-Katherine Stone
DDemocratic
P
Mike Morgan
RRepublican
P
Mike Southworth
RRepublican
P
Sandy Pinsonault
RRepublican
P
Shawn Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
V.L. Coffin
RRepublican
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