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TN HB1635

TN HB1635
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 46, Chapter 6, relative to state veterans' cemeteries.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
05/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, clarifies eligibility and required documentation for interment in state veterans' cemeteries for military service members and veterans, including certain members of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, the army national guard, or the air national guard, and spouses and children of such service members and veterans. - Amends TCA Title 46, Chapter 6.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies who is eligible for burial in Tennessee's state veterans' cemeteries and what documents are needed to prove eligibility. It expands eligibility to include members of reserve components of the U.S. armed forces, including the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, who have served honorably for at least eight years or were called up on state orders, as well as their spouses and children. The bill also specifies acceptable documents for verifying service and discharge status, such as NGB Form 22, DD Form 214, and discharge orders, and reiterates that no fees will be charged for the interment of eligible veterans, reservists, and their qualifying family members. Importantly, the bill ensures that these changes will not jeopardize federal funding for the state veterans' cemeteries.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (37)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 839 (on 05/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Defense
  • ‐ Veterans Affairs

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