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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to adopt the Green Star flag as the Commonwealth's symbol of continued awareness of military service member and veteran suicide and commitment to recognize and resolve military service member and veteran suicide.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Green Star flag" as the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to promote ongoing awareness of and commitment to addressing suicide among military service members and veterans. The Green Star flag is defined as having a green star in the center of a white background, bordered in red. The bill mandates that any Green Star flags purchased or displayed by public institutions must be made in the United States, and it permits the flag to be flown alongside the United States flag, the Kentucky state flag, or the POW/MIA flag.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb268.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb268/orig_bill.pdf |
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