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Committee releases ‘Anthony’s Legacy Act’ to give special consideration to grandparents after service-member deaths

3837298 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

A4989, called Anthony’s Legacy Act, was released by the committee. Written testimony from a Gold Star mother urged courts to presume meaningful grandparent access to grandchildren after the death of a service member unless clear documented reasons deny access.

A4989, titled the Anthony’s Legacy Act, was released as presented by the Assembly Oversight Reform and Federal Regulations Committee after the sponsor submitted written testimony and no oral opponents appeared.

Irma Collins, a Gold Star mother and founder of Mom, It'll Be Alright Incorporated, submitted testimony in support…

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