§ 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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 30 - Military Affairs and Defense
Chapter 30-17.1 - Veterans’ Affairs
Section 30-17.1-1. - Appropriations.
Section 30-17.1-2. - Powers of office of veterans’ affairs.
Section 30-17.1-3. - Oath of officials — Bonds.
Section 30-17.1-4. - Veterans’ claims assistance.
Section 30-17.1-5. - Requiring veteran to enter home.
Section 30-17.1-7. - Annual report to general assembly.
Section 30-17.1-8. - Legislative findings.
Section 30-17.1-9. - Definitions.
Section 30-17.1-10. - Veterans’ services strategic plan advisory committee established.
Section 30-17.1-11. - The duties of the committee.
Section 30-17.1-12. - Meeting and reporting requirements for the advisory committee.
Section 30-17.1-13. - Veterans’ “pocket guide” and online resource application.