Maryland · HB0448

Modernization of Military Laws Act

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: May 6 ’25
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Description

Establishing rules of interpretation related to the uniformed services; altering the rule of interpretation for "veteran"; requiring the Secretary of Veterans and Military Families to develop certain policies related to life transitions of veterans, service members, and military families; and altering the application of certain provisions of law related to veterans, the uniformed services, and the filing of certificates of candidacy, the powers of the Governor, State veterans' cemeteries, and housing and employment discrimination.

Subjects

CemeteriesVeteransCivil Rights and Social EquityGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteMilitary FamiliesGovernorRecruitment and HiringPublic Benefits -see also- FoodStmps; Housing; MedAsstDiscriminationWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Service AnimalsLegislative Services, Department ofState EmployeesPolitical CandidatesState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsElectionsSpousesVeterans and Military Families, Department ofArmed Forces -see also- Military Department; VeteransBi-County AgenciesGroup Homes -see also- Foster Care; JuvFacil; SubsAbTrtHuman RelationsHousing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesDependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsReports

Progress

IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Sent to committeeJan 21, 2025
Passed the first chamberMar 11, 2025
PassedMar 12, 2025
Became lawMay 6, 2025

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