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RI Gen L § 30-17.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-1 - Appropriations.

§ 30-17.1-1. Appropriations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the support of the veterans' home in the town of Bristol, any veterans' cemetery authorized and established by the general assembly, and the assistance of the widows, widowers, and dependent children of deceased veterans, known as the "veterans' assistance fund", for the assistance of worthy dependent veterans, and the dependent-worthy families of those veterans who served in the army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, and air force of the United States and were honorably discharged from that service, and for such clerical assistance as may be required in connection with the administration of that program; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw an order upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sums as may be from time to time required, upon receipt by the state controller of proper vouchers approved by the director of veterans' affairs.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-2 - Powers of office of veterans' affairs.

§ 30-17.1-2. Powers of office of veterans' affairs.The office of veterans' affairs, in addition to having the control and management of veterans' affairs, shall have custody of all records inquiring into the needs of worthy veterans and the needs of dependent worthy families of those veterans, residing within the State of Rhode Island, and shall also assist such cases as examination proves worthy of assistance, in such sums of money and by such methods as will, in the judgment of that office, best relieve the needs of worthy applicants for assistance.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-3 - Oath of officials - Bonds.

§ 30-17.1-3. Oath of officials — Bonds.All officials appointed under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 24 of this title shall be duly sworn to the faithful performance of their duties. The director of veterans' affairs may, in the director's discretion, require of all officials subordinate to the director, bonds for the faithful performance of their duties.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-4 - Veterans' claims assistance.

§ 30-17.1-4. Veterans' claims assistance.Upon request, the director of veterans' affairs, or his or her designee, shall, in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of the Department of Veterans' Affairs of the United States, prepare and present all veterans' pension and compensation claims qualifying under the provisions of § 42-12-5. The office of veterans' affairs shall render this assistance without charge to the claimant for the assistance.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-5 - Requiring veteran to enter home.

§ 30-17.1-5. Requiring veteran to enter home.The director of veterans' affairs, or his or her designee, may, in his or her discretion, require any veteran who has no dependent parents, wife, or children, and who desires assistance as provided in this chapter, to become a resident of the veterans' home in order to enjoy the benefits of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-6 - Establishment of the office of veterans' affairs - Director - Renamed the office of veterans services.

§ 30-17.1-6. Establishment of the office of veterans' affairs — Director — Renamed the office of veterans services.(a) There is hereby established within the executive branch of government an office of veterans' affairs. The director of the office of veterans' affairs shall be a person qualified through experience and training and shall be an honorably discharged war veteran of the United States armed forces. The director of the office of veterans' affairs shall be appointed by and report directly to the governor, but the office shall reside within the department of human services for administrative purposes.(b) The director of veterans' affairs shall have all such powers, consistent with law, as are necessary and/or convenient to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to administer its functions, including, but, not limited to, the power to promulgate and adopt regulations. The director shall have authority to apply for, receive, and administer grants and funds from the federal government and all other public and private entities to accomplish the purposes of the office.(c) Effective July 1, 2019, the office of veterans' affairs, as established pursuant to subsection (a), shall be henceforth referred to and renamed as "the office of veterans services" and the director of veterans' affairs, established pursuant to subsection (a), shall henceforth be referred to and renamed as the "director of veterans services."(d) Effective July 1, 2019, all references in the general laws to the office of veterans' affairs, established pursuant to subsection (a), and to the director of veterans' affairs, established pursuant to subsection (a), shall be deemed to mean and refer, respectively, to the office of veterans services and the director of veterans services.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 5.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-7 - Annual report to general assembly.

§ 30-17.1-7. Annual report to general assembly.The director of veterans' affairs shall report annually, no later than January 31st of each year, to the governor, speaker of the house of representatives, the senate president, and house and senate finance committees, setting forth, in detail, the condition of the veterans' home, any veterans' cemetery authorized and established by the general assembly, and in general the character of the work of veterans' affairs, and shall render in the report a faithful account of all moneys received and expended by the director of human services and by the office of veterans' affairs in the execution of the provisions of this chapter and chapter 24 of this title, excepting the names of persons to whom they have furnished assistance which shall be omitted.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 9, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 41.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-8 - Legislative findings.

§ 30-17.1-8. Legislative findings.The general assembly hereby finds that there is a gap in resources and information necessary to effectively support and address the needs of veterans and our state agencies must work together more effectively to collaborate, coordinate, leverage, and ultimately enhance existing state, federal, and private veterans' services to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of Rhode Island's veterans and their families.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-9 - Definitions.

§ 30-17.1-9. Definitions.When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) "Advisory committee" means the veterans' services strategic plan advisory committee as established in § 30-17.1-10.(2) "Committee" means the veterans' committee pursuant to the provisions of § 30-17.1-11(c).(3) "State agencies" means state entities responsible for the implementation of services for Rhode Island veterans and their families including:(i) The office of veterans services;(ii) The Rhode Island public transit authority;(iii) The department of human services;(iv) The office of postsecondary education;(v) The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals;(vi) The department of health;(vii) The office of healthy aging;(viii) The department of business regulation;(ix) The Rhode Island veteran's court;(x) The department of labor and training;(xi) The Rhode Island commerce corporation;(xii) The office of the secretary of state; and(xiii) The Rhode Island national guard.(4) "Veterans' services strategic plan ('VSSP')" means the strategic plan as established in § 30-17.1-11.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 1, § 14; P.L. 2017, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-10 - Veterans' services strategic plan advisory committee established.

§ 30-17.1-10. Veterans' services strategic plan advisory committee established.(a) There is hereby created a veterans' services strategic plan advisory committee known as "the Rhode Island veterans' services strategic plan advisory committee" consisting of fourteen (14) members as follows:(1) One of whom shall be the director of the office of veterans services, or his or her designee, who shall serve as chairperson;(2) One of whom shall be the director of the department of human services, or his or her designee;(3) One of whom shall be the executive director of the public transit authority, or his or her designee;(4) One of whom shall be the postsecondary education commissioner, or his or her designee;(5) One of whom shall be the director of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, or his or her designee;(6) One of whom shall be the director of the department of health, or his or her designee;(7) One of whom shall be the director of the office of healthy aging, or his or her designee;(8) One of whom shall be the director of the department of business regulation, or his or her designee;(9) One of whom shall be the chief judge of the district court, or his or her designee;(10) One of whom shall be the director of the department of labor and training, or his or her designee;(11) One of whom shall be the director of the Rhode Island commerce corporation, or his or her designee;(12) One of whom shall be the secretary of state, or his or her designee;(13) One of whom shall be the adjutant general of the Rhode Island national guard, or his or her designee; and(14) One of whom shall be a representative for Rhode Island municipal governments.(b) Forthwith upon the passage of this chapter, the members of the advisory committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson and organize. Thereafter, the committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or three (3) members of the advisory committee.(c) All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentation, and otherwise to the committee and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the advisory committee to facilitate the purposes of this chapter.(d) The office of veterans services is hereby directed to provide suitable quarters and staff for the advisory committee.(e) [Deleted by P.L. 2017, ch. 131, § 1 and P.L. 2017, ch. 152, § 1].(f) The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16; P.L. 2017, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-11 - The duties of the committee.

§ 30-17.1-11. The duties of the committee.(a) The advisory committee, acting through the office of veterans services, shall work in conjunction with the department of human services to develop, maintain, and annually update a five-year (5) statewide veterans' services strategic plan ("VSSP") that includes goals and measurable outcomes to ensure that all departments deliver comprehensive services and supports for veterans and their families.(b) The advisory committee shall conduct an analysis of study toward the development of the "VSSP" that shall include, but not be limited to, the following veterans' issues:(1) Living in poverty;(2) Disability benefits;(3) Employment and training;(4) Education;(5) Family members and caregivers;(6) Financial planning;(7) Homelessness;(8) Legal services;(9) Long-term care;(10) Mortuary affairs;(11) Healthcare;(12) Transitional assistance; and(13) Transportation.(c) The chairperson of the committee shall consult regularly with veterans and community groups that represent diverse interests and viewpoints and the federal department of veterans' affairs, to receive input on all matters pertaining to the preparation or implementation of the veterans' services strategic plan.(d) The "VSSP" shall:(1) Be based upon comprehensive data gained through open and transparent engagement of veterans' stakeholders;(2) Produce veteran-centric policies and procedures informed by forward looking planning;(3) Realistically assess resource adequacy and capabilities delivered;(4) Ensure that existing resources are aligned to mission critical objectives;(5) Complement, as well as leverage, existing U.S. Veterans' Administration programs and best practices;(6) Foster state, federal, and private partnerships that seamlessly deliver exceptional services to the state's veteran population; and(7) More effectively coordinate the delivery of veterans' services to all current and future veterans in Rhode Island.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16; P.L. 2017, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-12 - Meeting and reporting requirements for the advisory committee.

§ 30-17.1-12. Meeting and reporting requirements for the advisory committee.(a) The advisory committee shall meet regularly on an annual basis and at the call of the chairperson or three (3) committee members.(b) The advisory committee shall provide a copy of the veterans' services strategic plan "VSSP" to the senate president, speaker of the house, senate fiscal advisor, and house fiscal advisor one year after the amendment of this act.(c) The advisory committee shall report annually to the governor and the general assembly, no later than April of each year, on the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives set forth and any other pertinent information. A progress update of the "VSSP" in the office of veterans services annual report will satisfy this requirement.(d) The advisory committee shall update the "VSSP" every five (5) years and provide a copy of the plan to the senate president, speaker of the house, and senate and house fiscal advisors.(e) The advisory committee shall be subject to the provisions of § 38-2-1 et seq., Access to Public Records Act, and § 42-46-1 et seq., Open Meetings Act.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 177, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-17.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans' Affairs|Section 30-17.1-13 - Veterans' "pocket guide" and online resource application.

§ 30-17.1-13. Veterans' "pocket guide" and online resource application.Contingent upon funding:(1) The director of the office of veterans' affairs shall produce and annually update a comprehensive "pocket guide of veterans' services." This document shall be a concise yet thorough compendium of the benefits and services available to veterans in Rhode Island.(2) Additionally, the director of veterans' affairs shall develop and maintain a veterans' online resource application of this information.(3) The director of veterans' affairs is hereby authorized to accept grants and donations for this project.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 389, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 4, § 16.
RI Gen L § 30-18-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-18 - Recordation of Honorable Discharges|Section 30-18-1 - Recordation without fee - Sufficiency of certified copy.

§ 30-18-1. Recordation without fee — Sufficiency of certified copy.A certificate of the honorable discharge of any soldier, sailor, airperson, or marine from the military, naval, air, or marine service of the United States, and in case of a sailor to include notice of separation from the United States naval service, form 553 and revisions thereto, may be recorded in the office of the town clerk or the city clerk, except in the city of Providence, where the discharge and separation notice shall be recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds. It shall be the duty of the town clerk or the city clerk, or the recorder of deeds in the city of Providence, to record any certificate and separation notice upon presentation thereof without the payment of any fee. For any purpose for which an original honorable discharge and separation notice may be required in this state, a certified copy of the record, or a form issued by the office of veterans services pursuant to § 30-18-4 shall be deemed sufficient and shall be accepted in lieu thereof.History of Section.P.L. 1923, ch. 438, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 653, § 1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1847, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 30-18-1; P.L. 2019, ch. 29, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-18-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-18 - Recordation of Honorable Discharges|Section 30-18-2 - Sufficiency of reference to recorded discharge.

§ 30-18-2. Sufficiency of reference to recorded discharge.Any person who has served in the military, naval, or air service of the United States in the Spanish-American war, the insurrection in the Philippines, the China relief expedition, World War I, World War II, or any subsequent war in which the United States may be engaged, who has once filed evidence in a state, city, or town administrative office in this state that he or she has been honorably discharged from service or had the characterization of his or her discharge changed under the provisions of § 30-18-3, either in accordance with the requirements of § 44-3-4, or in accordance with the requirements of any other general or public law of this state, shall not be again required to show his or her discharge paper in making an application for tax exemption, licensing, examination, registration, aid, or relief, or in any other pertinent relationship in connection with any general or public law of this state, where evidence of honorable discharge from military, naval, or air service is required to be filed, but may refer any inquirer for verification of discharge and former filing of evidence to the office of veterans services, or other office or official where or with whom the discharge has been once recorded, which evidence shall stand so long as his or her legal residence remains in Rhode Island.History of Section.P.L. 1944, ch. 1452, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 30-18-2; P.L. 2019, ch. 29, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 30, § 1.
RI Gen L § 30-18-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-18 - Recordation of Honorable Discharges|Section 30-18-3 - Change in treatment of certain discharges.

§ 30-18-3. Change in treatment of certain discharges.(a) For purposes of this chapter, all former members of the armed forces who were separated from the service with a general or other than honorable discharge due solely to their sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, may petition the office of veterans services on forms and conditions prescribed under § 30-18-4, to have his or her discharge recorded as honorable.(b) Upon a determination by the office of veterans services that the member was separated from the armed forces with a general or other than honorable discharge due solely to their sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, the director of the office of veterans services shall provide a form to be recorded pursuant to §§ 30-18-1 and 30-18-2 certifying that the member's discharge is to be treated as honorable.(c) Persons who have the characterization of their discharge changed under this section shall be afforded the same rights, privileges, and benefits authorized by general or public law to service members who were honorably discharged.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 29, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 30, § 2.
RI Gen L § 30-18-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-18 - Recordation of Honorable Discharges|Section 30-18-4 - Powers of director.

§ 30-18-4. Powers of director.(a) The director of the office of veterans services shall promulgate any rules, regulations, and forms as shall be necessary for the full and proper implementation of this chapter, including but not limited to:(1) Informing former members of the armed services that they may be entitled to benefits and privileges that were previously denied;(2) Recording all military discharges;(3) Verifying the characterization of the discharge for the purpose of benefits and privileges authorized by the general and public laws; and(4) Publishing and distributing materials to all state, municipal, and quasi-public entities highlighting the changes made to this chapter and the effect those changes will have on the application of the general and public laws.(b) The regulations shall be adopted only in accordance with the procedures established by chapter 35 of title 42.(c) The director of the office of veterans services shall also be empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter with regard to ensuring that each state or quasi-public agency and municipality is in compliance with this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 29, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 30, § 2.
RI Gen L § 30-19-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense|Chapter 30-19 - Capacity of Minor Veterans|Section 30-19-1 - Obtaining federal loans.

§ 30-19-1. Obtaining federal loans.Every minor of sane mind, whether or not under guardianship by reason of minority, who, under the provisions of federal law is eligible for housing loans, may, with the same force, effect, and validity as if that minor were eighteen (18) years of age with full legal capacity, enter into, make, swear to, or affirm, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all mortgages of real and personal property, notes, and bonds secured by mortgage and other instruments of mortgage and any and all contracts, agreements, notes, bonds, obligations, covenants, warranties, affidavits, and vouchers which may be requisite, necessary, desirable, or incident to obtaining any loan guaranteed, in part or in full, under the provisions of federal law, or to obtaining any loan, guaranty, or other benefit thereunder; and with like force, effect, and validity may contract for and purchase real and personal property and pay the consideration therefor in all cases in which part or all of the purchase price consists of the proceeds of a loan guaranteed, in part or in full, under the provisions of federal law.History of Section.P.L. 1945, ch. 1583, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 30-19-1; P.L. 1987, ch. 54, § 1.