Legislation - HB0138

Title: State Government – Veterans – Burial at State Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act)
Sponsored by: Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Veterans and Military Families)
Status: In the House - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Expanding eligibility for burial in a State veterans' cemetery to include members of the National Guard and the military reserves; removing the residency requirement for certain veterans for burial in a State veterans' cemetery; and establishing a burial fee equal to the annual plot allowance established by the National Cemetery Administration for National Guard and military reserves service members and their eligible dependents.

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Original:: Health and Government Operations Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: SB0237

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 9/28/2024 Legislative Date 9/28/2024 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/08/2025 Legislative Date 1/08/2025 Action First Reading Health and Government Operations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Government – Veterans – Burial at State Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act) Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/08/2025 Legislative Date 1/08/2025 Action Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - House - Committee - Health and Government Operations Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 2/03/2025 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/04/2025 Legislative Date 2/04/2025 Action Favorable with Amendments {273320/1 Adopted Proceedings 20 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/04/2025 Legislative Date 2/04/2025 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 20 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - State Government – Veterans – Burial at State Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	9/28/2024	9/28/2024	Pre-filed
House	1/08/2025	1/08/2025	First Reading Health and Government Operations
			Text - First - State Government – Veterans – Burial at State Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act)
House	1/08/2025	1/08/2025	Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - House - Committee - Health and Government Operations	Click to view Recorded Media
House	2/03/2025	2/03/2025	Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
House	2/04/2025	2/04/2025	Favorable with Amendments {273320/1 Adopted	20 Click to view Recorded Media
House	2/04/2025	2/04/2025	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	20 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - State Government – Veterans – Burial at State Veterans’ Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act)

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