Veterans and Military Affairs

Task Force Description

Established in 2025, the Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force works to honor and empower those who serve our nation by developing actionable model policies that support veterans, service members, and military families. With over 100 state legislators and private-sector leaders, the Task Force serves as a leading national forum for shaping effective veterans and military affairs policy at the state level.

The Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force is committed to ensuring that veterans, service members, and military families are recognized as assets to their communities and are positioned to thrive. Its work advances policies intentionally crafted to address the unique challenges facing the veterans and military community. By supporting reintegration, advancing innovative mental health treatments, and removing bureaucratic barriers, the Task Force develops state-level solutions that deliver lasting impact.

Meeting Information

Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force 

  • Subcommittee Meeting
    • Tuesday, July 14, 2026
    • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
  • Task Force Meeting
    • Friday, July 24, 2026
    • 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM EST

Task Force Meeting Agenda

  • 9:15 AM – Call to Order and Opening Remarks 
  • Task Force Announcements and Subcommittee Report 
  • New Member Introductions 
  • Consideration of Model Policy 
    • Purple Star Schools Act 
    • Veterans Treatment Court Act 
  •   Policy Presentation: From Silos to Systems: Creating a Veteran Network Roadmap 
  • Consideration of Model Policy: 
    • Statement of Principles on Veteran Referral Networks
    • Military Crosswalk Act 
    • Veteran Resource Center Act 
  •   12:15 PM – Good of the Order and Adjournment

Draft Policies


All Model Policies

  • Purple Star School Act Draft

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:   Section 1. Definitions.    As used in this Act:    “Military-connected student” is:   (a) An incoming or a currently enrolled student who is a child or dependent of a current or former active…

  • Veteran Resource Center Act Draft

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:   Section 1. Title.    This act shall be known and cited as the [State] Veteran Resource Center Act.    Section 2. Legislative Findings.    Veterans face unique challenges when moving from military service to…

  • Military Crosswalk Act Draft

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:   Section 1. Definitions.    As used in this section:    “License” means an authorization that permits the holder to engage in the practice of a profession regulated under this title.   “Servicemember” means a currently…

  • Statement of Principles on Veteran Referral Networks  Draft

    Background   More than 18 million Americans have served in uniform, and roughly 200,000 servicemembers transition out of the military each year. While the system meant to support them is the most expansive in American civic life, it is also the most fragmented. A veteran leaving service must navigate a…

  • Veterans Treatment Court Act Draft

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:   CHAPTER 1. VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS.    Section 1. Legislative Intent.   It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage and support the judicial circuits of the state and other agencies, local governments, interested…

  • Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act Final

    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________:  Section 1. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  Ibogaine is a naturally-occurring psychoactive compound that has demonstrated promise in treating a wide range of mental health and neurological conditions, including opioid use disorder (OUD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic…

+ All Veterans and Military Affairs Model Policies

Personnel