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CT HB05293
CT HB05293An Act Concerning The Department Of Veterans Affairs And A Connecticut Veterans Cemetery.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to, not later than July 1, 2027, designate or acquire land as an appropriate final resting place for deceased Connecticut veterans.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to designate or acquire land for a veterans' cemetery by July 1, 2027, in addition to any existing cemetery. It also clarifies that requests for burial in a veterans' cemetery, including for spouses and certain individuals who served in Hmong Laotian special guerrilla units during the Vietnam War, will be granted. The bill amends existing laws concerning the transfer of land for veterans' cemeteries and the eligibility for burial, ensuring that deceased veterans and eligible individuals have a designated final resting place.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Veterans' and Military Affairs Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05293&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05293-R00-HB.PDF |
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