Bill H.884 aims to formally define "Gold Star family members" within Vermont's statutory framework. The proposed definition encompasses the survivors of service members who have died while serving or as a result of service-connected injuries or illnesses. This addition seeks to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by these families.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to establish this definition. By doing so, it aims to ensure that Gold Star family members are acknowledged in legal contexts, potentially impacting various state programs and benefits that may be available to them.