Bill > HB191

This bill expands the eligibility for interment (burial) at Kentucky state veterans' cemeteries by modifying existing law to include additional categories of military service members. Specifically, the bill allows interment for members of reserve components, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard who either completed their initial service period and were discharged under honorable conditions, or who died while on state active duty or serving under federal Title 32 status. The bill also establishes that the eligibility for family members of these service members (such as spouses and dependent children) will be determined according to federal guidelines. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits interment for individuals convicted of criminal capital offenses and maintains the Department of Veterans' Affairs' authority to seek federal and private funding for cemetery construction and operation. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and are designed to provide broader recognition and burial benefits for a wider range of military service members and their families.

Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb191.html