Establishing an LGBTQ+ liaison within the department of veterans’ services.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Veterans; last step: veterans postponed a decision on Jun 22, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote
Mayor
Law

Next up: Committee on Veterans on Thursday, November 12, 10:00 AM.

Official summary

This bill would establish an LGBTQ+ liaison within the department of veterans’ services. The liaison would be tasked with conducting outreach to LGBTQ+ veterans, coordinating the department’s assistance with discharge characterization upgrades for LGBTQ+ veterans, and connecting LGBTQ+ veterans with programs and services offered by the department of veterans’ services and other relevant agencies. The bill would also require the department to issue an annual report related to assistance for LGBTQ+ veterans.

Timeline

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Public hearing: Veterans
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Veterans: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Mon, Jun 22, 2026

Veterans postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Veterans: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · scheduled
On the agenda: Committee on Veterans
10:00 AM 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.