SB 5420 — Ensuring access to state benefits and opportunities for veterans, uniformed service members, and military spouses.

What this bill does

Expands eligibility for certain pension, retirement, and veterans' benefits based on military service. Adds federal commissioned corps to definition of uniformed services. Expands type of military service that qualifies military spouses and dependents for pension and retirement benefits, license moratoria, and veterans' employment.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 5, 2026
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2025
  48 yea · 1 nay
• Senate — Final Passage · January 21, 2026
  48 yea · 1 nay
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 9, 2026
  48 yea · 1 nay

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