This bill mandates the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to establish and maintain a comprehensive emergency hotline for veterans memorial homes. The hotline will be prominently advertised within the homes and on the department's website, serving as a critical resource for reporting various emergencies. These emergencies include suspected abuse, self-harm, suicide, neglect, exploitation, criminal acts, significant injuries or deaths of residents, staff, or visitors, financial matters, and the need for evacuations from the facility. The bill specifies that the hotline should utilize the number 555, if available, as its emergency response number.

The new legal language inserted into the current law outlines the responsibilities associated with the hotline, emphasizing the importance of providing a safe and responsive environment for veterans residing in these homes. This initiative aims to enhance the oversight and protection of vulnerable populations within the veterans' community, ensuring that urgent issues can be reported and addressed promptly. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.