Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7679
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Provides that certain Hmong or Lao individuals who served honorably in military operations in support of the United States as special guerrilla units be granted burial rights at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs - May 14, 2026 · House
05/14/2026 House passed Sub A - May 10, 2026 · House
05/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026) - May 5, 2026 · Legislature
05/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Proposed Substitute - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026) - Apr 9, 2026 · Legislature
04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026) - Feb 11, 2026 · House
02/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs