HB268

AN ACT relating to the Green Star flag.

Introduced·1/8/26
Bill Text

Designates the Green Star flag as Kentucky's symbol for military service member and veteran suicide awareness.

The bill designates the Green Star flag as the Commonwealth's symbol of continued awareness of military service member and veteran suicide. The Green Star flag, defined as a flag with a green star on a white background surrounded by a red border, represents the commitment to recognize and resolve military service member and veteran suicide. It also aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and seeking treatment. The bill mandates that all Green Star flags purchased or displayed by public institutions must be manufactured in the United States.

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Where it stands

Current
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 15

House

to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Jan 8

House

introduced in House

Jan 8

House

to Committee on Committees (H)