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TN HB1635
TN HB1635AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 46, Chapter 6, relative to state veterans' cemeteries.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, 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 armed forces, including the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, who completed their service obligation and were discharged honorably, as well as their spouses and children. The bill also specifies acceptable documents for verifying eligibility, 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, their spouses, or their children. Importantly, the bill ensures that these changes will not jeopardize federal funding for the state veterans' cemeteries.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1635&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1635 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1635.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1635.pdf |
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