The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5117, aims to amend part Ia of chapter 506 of the general statutes to require the Department of Veterans Affairs to designate or acquire land for a Connecticut veterans cemetery. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department must complete this designation or acquisition by July 1, 2026. This initiative is intended to provide an appropriate final resting place for deceased veterans from Connecticut.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that emphasizes the responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs in ensuring that veterans have a designated burial site. This reflects a commitment to honoring the service of Connecticut veterans by providing them with a dignified resting place.