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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

Senate Bill 493

Senate Author:  Hughes et al.

Effective:  6-18-23

House Sponsor:  Hefner et al.


            Senate Bill 493 amends the Government Code to require that a former member of the U.S. armed forces who received a less than honorable discharge solely due to their refusal to receive a vaccination against COVID‑19 be considered to have received an honorable discharge for purposes of determining qualifications for any veterans benefits or services from the state.