House Bill No. 6442, also known as Public Act No. 25-15, is designed to honor the military service of veterans and armed forces members in Connecticut through various provisions. The bill establishes November as Veterans' Month, with the Governor tasked with annual proclamations and observances. It modifies the motor vehicle registration process for veterans and their families, introducing new language for special registration certificates and number plates that commemorate military service, including specific provisions for women veterans and agricultural producers. The bill also expands eligibility for special registration plates to include members of the Hmong Laotian special guerilla units and former reservists, while creating a commemorative number plate program for Puerto Rican members of the Sixty-Fifth Infantry Regiment, known as "The Borinqueneers," effective January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill enhances educational rights for children of armed forces members, ensuring support for those enrolling mid-year and clarifying residency requirements. It mandates the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to evaluate dental services for veterans and introduces amendments to nursing home admissions, including new definitions and responsibilities for nursing homes regarding indigent persons. The bill allows nursing homes to request administrative hearings for alleged violations and exempts certain facilities from admitting indigent persons under specific conditions. Overall, House Bill No. 6442 reflects a commitment to improving services and support for veterans and their families in Connecticut.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 27-78
VA Joint Favorable: 27-78
File No. 55: 27-78
File No. 820: 14-20b, 14-19a, 14-11k, 27-20, 10-76d
Public Act No. 25-15: 14-20b, 14-19a, 14-11k, 27-20, 10-76d