Any person who was separated from active military, naval, or air service with an other than honorable discharge due solely to such person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression may petition the Department to have his discharge recorded with the Department as honorable. Persons whose discharge status is changed pursuant to such petition shall be afforded the same rights, privileges, and benefits authorized by state law and local ordinances as any other veteran who was honorably discharged.
2020, c. 1172, § 2.2-2001.5.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 20 - Department of Veterans Services
§ 2.2-2000. Department of Veterans Services created; appointment of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2001. Administrative responsibilities of the Department; annual report
§ 2.2-2001.1. Program for mental health and rehabilitative services
§ 2.2-2001.2. Initiatives to reduce unemployment among veterans; comprehensive transition program
§ 2.2-2001.3. Virginia War Memorial division
§ 2.2-2001.4. Military medical personnel; program
§ 2.2-2001.5. Assignment of right to receive veterans' benefits
§ 2.2-2002. Department offices
§ 2.2-2002.1. Department personnel
§ 2.2-2002.2. Military Spouse Liaison; position created; duties; report
§ 2.2-2003. General powers of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004. Additional powers and duties of Commissioner
§ 2.2-2004.2. Suicide Prevention Coordinator; position created; duties; report