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Survivor and sponsors urge Vermont to adopt inclusive statutory definition of 'Gold Star' family
Summary
Rep. Mary Catherine Stone and survivor June Heston told the committee H.884 would add a clear statutory definition of 'Gold Star family' (including those who died from service‑connected injury or illness) to avoid inconsistent interpretations and barriers to recognition and benefits.
Representative Mary Catherine Stone introduced H.884, a bipartisan bill that would place a statutory definition of "Gold Star family members" into Vermont law so state programs and recognition efforts have consistent language.
Stone said the bill is intended as a housekeeping measure that does not change eligibility for existing state benefits but avoids inconsistent interpretations when other statutes or local programs reference Gold Star status.
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