The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5117, aims to amend part Ia of chapter 506 of the general statutes to mandate that the Department of Veterans Affairs designates or acquires land for a Connecticut Veterans Cemetery. Specifically, the bill requires that this designation or acquisition be completed by July 1, 2026. The intent is to ensure that there is an appropriate final resting place for deceased veterans from Connecticut.

The bill introduces new legal language that emphasizes the responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs in managing land for veterans' burial purposes, while there are no deletions from current law noted in the text. This initiative reflects a commitment to honoring the service of veterans by providing them with a dignified resting place.