Senate Bill 985 proposes an amendment to the current law regarding the administration of the veterans at risk alert system by the Department of Justice. The bill seeks to redefine the criteria for a "veteran at risk" by removing the requirement that a veteran or active-duty member must have a physical or mental health condition related to their military service. This change aims to broaden the scope of individuals who can be classified as veterans at risk, thereby potentially increasing the number of cases that can be addressed under the alert system.

The specific legal language amended in the bill is found in section 175.51 (1v) (a) of the statutes, where the phrase "that is related to his or her service" is deleted. This alteration allows for a more inclusive definition of veterans at risk, enabling the alert system to assist those who may be experiencing health issues regardless of their direct connection to military service. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs for further consideration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 175.51(1v)(a), 175.51