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RI H5387
RI H5387Adds “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements.
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add “space force” to the branches of the military included in various sections of general law regarding the veterans home, veterans cemetery and the power of armed forces officers to take acknowledgements. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill updates several sections of Rhode Island state law to include the Space Force as a recognized branch of the United States military, alongside existing branches like the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Specifically, the bill amends four different sections of state law: the Rhode Island Veterans' Home regulations, the Burial of Veterans law, the Acknowledgments and Notarial Acts statute, and the Fair Housing Practices Act. These amendments ensure that members of the Space Force, which was established in 2019 as the newest military branch, are treated equally with service members from other military branches for purposes of veterans' home eligibility, burial in the veterans' memorial cemetery, ability to take official acknowledgments, and protection against discrimination. The changes are technical in nature, simply adding "Space Force" to existing lists of military branches, and the bill will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Samuel Azzinaro (D)*,
Mia Ackerman (D),
Julie Casimiro (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Marie Hopkins (R),
Raymond Hull (D),
Brian Kennedy (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Brian Newberry (R),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5387.pdf |
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