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OK SB1533
OK SB1533Veteran burial; requiring certain veteran to have been a resident of this state. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to veteran burial; amending 72 O.S. 2021, Sections 34 and 1, Chapter 90, O.S.L. 2022 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 36), which relate to internment or cremation assistance for indigent veterans and the Dignity in Burial Act; requiring certain veteran to have been a resident of this state; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends existing laws in Oklahoma concerning burial assistance for indigent veterans, specifically updating the "Dignity in Burial Act" and the program for proper interment or cremation of honorably discharged indigent veterans. The key change requires that a veteran must have been a resident of Oklahoma at the time of their death to be eligible for these burial benefits, whereas previously the requirement was that the veteran must have died in Oklahoma. The bill also updates statutory references, including to Title 38 of the United States Code (38 U.S.C.), which pertains to veterans' benefits like memorial headstones.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Smith (principal House author) (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1533&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB1533%20SFLR.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SB1533 INT FI | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/impact%20statements/fiscal/Senate/SB1533%20INT%20FI.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB1533%20INT.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB1533%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
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