(a) As used in this section, (1) “department” means the Department of Veterans Affairs, (2) “service member” means a member of the armed forces, as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103, including the Connecticut National Guard, (3) “veteran” has the same meaning as provided in subsection (a) of section 27-103, and (4) “committee” means the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to veterans' and military affairs.
(b) The Department of Veterans Affairs shall develop and maintain a service members' and veterans' contact list, consisting of only the names and mailing addresses of service members and veterans who reside in this state, using information in the department's records and information submitted to the department by (1) the Military Department, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, (2) the assessor of each town, as provided in subsection (d) of this section, and (3) service members or veterans, as provided in subsection (e) of this section.
(c) On or before September 1, 2005, the Military Department shall submit to the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of the name and mailing address, but no other information, of each service member who is a resident of this state that is in the records of the Military Department.
(d) On or before the sixtieth day following the date on which an exemption pursuant to subdivision (19) of section 12-81 takes effect, as provided in section 12-95, the assessor of each town that granted any such exemption shall submit to the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of the name and mailing address, but no other information, of each individual who has such exemption.
(e) A service member or veteran who is a resident of this state may add his or her name and mailing address to the contact list by submitting such information to the Department of Veterans Affairs in person or by mail. A service member shall include a copy of his or her military identification card and a veteran shall include a copy of his or her military discharge document, as defined in section 1-219.
(f) Any individual who is included in the contact list may cause his or her name to be removed from the contact list by notifying the Department of Veterans Affairs in writing.
(g) (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs or the Military Department may use the contact list solely for the purposes of notifying service members or veterans of benefits, proposed or enacted legislation that affects service members or veterans or their families, or other information that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Military Department believes will be helpful to service members or veterans or their families. The Department of Veterans Affairs shall provide a copy of the contact list to the Military Department, upon receipt of a written request signed by the Adjutant General.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of section 1-210, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Military Department shall not disclose any information in the contact list to any person other than as provided in this subsection. No person shall use the contact list for any purpose other than as provided in subdivision (1) of this subsection.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-3, S. 22; P.A. 14-122, S. 44; P.A. 16-167, S. 31.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 05-3 effective July 1, 2005; P.A. 14-122 made a technical change in Subsec. (a); P.A. 16-167 replaced “Department of Veterans' Affairs” with “Department of Veterans Affairs”, effective July 1, 2016.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 27 - Armed Forces and Veterans
Section 27-1. - Persons subject to military duty.
Section 27-2. - Classes of militia.
Section 27-2a. - Militia and National Guard deemed law enforcement agencies for certain purposes.
Section 27-3. - National Guard; naval militia. Equipment. Location.
Section 27-4. - Inactive National Guard.
Section 27-5. - Naval militia.
Section 27-6. - Organization of first and second companies of Governor's Foot Guards.
Section 27-6a. - Organization of first and second companies of Governor's Foot Guards.
Section 27-7. - Organization of first and second companies of Governor's Horse Guards.
Section 27-8. - Governor's Guards to be organized militia.
Section 27-9. - Connecticut State Guard.
Section 27-10. - Active service of the Connecticut State Guard: Officers.
Section 27-11. - Inactive service. Discharge.
Section 27-12. - Strength of military forces.
Section 27-13. - Recognition and regulation of units of unorganized militia.
Section 27-14. - Governor to be commander-in-chief.
Section 27-15. - Governor's military staff.
Section 27-16. - Authority of Governor. Service outside state.
Section 27-17. - Armed forces may be called in case of riot.
Section 27-18. - Calling out troops without Governor's order.
Section 27-19. - Military Department. Adjutant General. Appointment and qualifications.
Section 27-19c. - Chargeable transient quarters and billeting account.
Section 27-19d. - Governor's Guards account.
Section 27-19e. - Governor's Guards horse account.
Section 27-20. - Duties of Adjutant General.
Section 27-21. - Supply of arms and equipment.
Section 27-22. - Coordination of military and naval services.
Section 27-23. - Exercise of powers relating to naval militia.
Section 27-25. - Property and procurement officer.
Section 27-26. - Commander of naval militia.
Section 27-27. - Commander's staff.
Section 27-28. - Surgeon General.
Section 27-29. - Post surgeons.
Section 27-30. - United States property and disbursing officer.
Section 27-32. - Audit of office and accounts.
Section 27-33. - Leave from employment to attend drills, parades and encampments.
Section 27-33a. - Leave from employment to perform military duty.
Section 27-34. - National Guard. Contingency provisions in event of federal withdrawal.
Section 27-35. - Use of rifle ranges on Sunday.
Section 27-36. - Use of rifle ranges by civilian organizations.
Section 27-37. - Interstate compacts for mutual military aid.
Section 27-38. - Form of compact.
Section 27-38f. - New England Disaster Training Center activity account.
Section 27-39a. - Camp Nett at Niantic and Camp Hartell named.
Section 27-40. - Space in armories for use of naval militia.
Section 27-41. - Accountability for military property.
Section 27-42. - Loss and misuse of military property.
Section 27-43. - Injury and destruction of military property.
Section 27-44. - Improper receipt of military property.
Section 27-45. - Purchase and construction of armories.
Section 27-46. - Federal grants for armories and military facilities.
Section 27-46a. - Use of proceeds from sale of armories.
Section 27-46b. - Transfer of proceeds from sale of armories.
Section 27-47. - Allowance for uniforms and equipment.
Section 27-49. - Appointment of commissioned officers.
Section 27-50. - Rank of members of naval militia.
Section 27-51. - Staff officers: Military training required; term of service.
Section 27-52. - Discharge of commissioned officers.
Section 27-53. - Retirement of members. Retirement promotions.
Section 27-54. - Status of retired members.
Section 27-55. - Period of enlistment and qualifications.
Section 27-56. - Enlistment in the Governor's Guards.
Section 27-57. - Discharge of enlisted persons.
Section 27-58. - Dismissal of members of Governor's Guards.
Section 27-59. - Discrimination prohibited.
Section 27-60. - Limited liability and immunity from arrest.
Section 27-61. - Definitions. Pay and allowances.
Section 27-61a. - Additional pay for active service on or after September 11, 2001.
Section 27-62. - Allowance to officers of military units for office and clerical expenses.
Section 27-63. - Allowance to officers of organized militia for custody of property.
Section 27-65. - Aid or compensation for military or naval organizations.
Section 27-66. - Appropriations for special services of the militia.
Section 27-67. - Compensation under Workers' Compensation Act.
Section 27-67a. - Disability incident to state service prior to June 6, 1977.
Section 27-68. - Payments for injuries.
Section 27-70. - Reimbursement for damages caused by armed forces personnel.
Section 27-71. - Long service medals.
Section 27-72. - Medal of valor.
Section 27-73. - Medal of merit.
Section 27-73a. - Emergency service awards.
Section 27-73b. - Outstanding unit awards.
Section 27-73c. - Selected reserve force awards.
Section 27-73d. - Service ribbons for military operations after September 11, 2001.
Section 27-73f. - Achievement ribbons.
Section 27-73g. - Medal of achievement.
Section 27-73h. - Military recruitment ribbon.
Section 27-73i. - Civilian medal of merit.
Section 27-73j. - Ribbons and medals for members of the Hmong Laotian special guerilla units.
Section 27-73k. - Military funeral honors ribbon.
Section 27-74. - Service emblem of State Guard.
Section 27-75. - Memorials to veterans and military service.
Section 27-77. - Disposition of battle flags.
Section 27-78. - Standards of State Guard.
Section 27-80. - “Dependent” and “separation allowance” defined.
Section 27-81. - Separation allowance provided.
Section 27-82. - Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to administer separation allowances.
Section 27-83. - Amount of separation allowances.
Section 27-84. - List of dependents to be filed.
Section 27-85. - When allowances are not to be paid.
Section 27-86. - Funds to pay allowances; State Treasurer authorized to borrow.
Section 27-87 to 27-100. - Discipline.
Section 27-100a. - Military Relief Fund. Regulations. Annual report.
Section 27-100b. - Volunteer service program. Report.
Section 27-100c. - Contact list for service members and veterans.
Section 27-100d. - Toll-free telephone number for referrals for benefits and services.