General Provisions - Veterans Benefits - Honorable Discharge
Sponsor: Nick Allen (District 8)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: State Government - Regulations and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Defining 'honorable discharge' with respect to any State program of benefits, rights, or privileges applicable to a veteran to include certain discharges.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Campbell, James | AARP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Walton, Larry | AARP | Oral |
| FAV | Doyle, Robert | MD Federation of NARFE SLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fair, Kris | Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Allen, Delegate Allenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Nash, Lynnlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Services | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FWANash, LynnMaryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health ServicesRegistered for: Maryland Military Coalition