H7095

Provides that certain Hmong or Lao veterans who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7095 grants burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery to Hmong or Lao veterans who served in special guerrilla units.

Rhode Island H7095 amends the state's burial laws to allow certain Hmong or Lao veterans who served honorably in special guerrilla units supporting the U.S. military during the Kingdom of Laos conflict to be buried at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Eligibility requires verification by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and adherence to federal rules. The spouse, widow or widower, and dependents of eligible veterans also qualify for burial under the same conditions. This act ensures compliance with federal law and does not expand eligibility beyond federal categories.

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History

Jan 29

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Jan 14

House

Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs