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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 5Ch. 3§ 1120 County Veterans Home Provision

§ 1120 County Veterans Home Provision

Military and Veterans Code·California
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§ 1120 County Veterans Home Provision

Counties are allowed to set up and run homes for veterans who served honorably in any war.

Key Takeaways

  • •Any county can choose to create a veteran home.
  • •The home is for soldiers, sailors, airmen, guardians, and marines.
  • •Veterans must have served honorably in any U.S. war.

Example

A county builds a small apartment building for a retired Marine who fought in Afghanistan.

Because the county can provide a home for any veteran who served honorably, it can give the Marine a place to live after service.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1120 County Veterans Home Provision

Any county may provide and maintain a home for veteran soldiers, sailors, airmen, guardians, and marines who have served the United States honorably in any of its wars. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 379, Sec. 17. (AB 1715) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

veteran soldierssailorsairmenguardiansmarinesserved the United States honorably

Related Statutes

  • § 941 Exemption For Soldiers' Homes Deaths
  • § 1121 County Home Property Management
  • § 1690 Military Leave For Elected Officials
  • § 1691 Office Reentry Rights Restoration
  • § 1692 Temporary Appointment For Vacancy

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1120.
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