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Committee questions bill to align New Hampshire veteran definition with federal rules; OLS redraft, study recommended
Summary
Members pressed for drafting fixes to HB 1287, which would align the state definition of 'veteran' with federal Title 38 language. The State Veterans Advisory Committee urged clarifying how proof of service would be shown and recommended cross‑referencing RSA 21:50.
Lawmakers examined HB 1287, a proposal to adopt the federal definition of "veteran" in state law. SVAC and department officials flagged drafting problems and potential unintended consequences for proofs of veteran status used by agencies such as the DMV.
Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Council, said the council could not endorse the bill as drafted because it removes or replaces certain statutory cross‑references and the set of…
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