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VA HB108
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Ballard
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Honor Guard Grant Program within the Department of Veterans Services to provide grants to veteran service organizations
- Grants offset expenses incurred by honor guards performing burial details at veteran funerals, including training, transportation, food, equipment, and supplies
- Eligible recipients include 501(c)(19) tax-exempt veteran organizations, federally chartered veterans' service corporations, and state-established veterans' affairs offices
- Covers funerals for veterans eligible for military funeral honors under the federal National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000
- Department must establish guidelines, procedures, and objective criteria for awarding grants, subject to available funding each fiscal year
Legislative Description
Honor Guard Grant Program; Department of Veterans Services to establish.
Last Action
Signed by President
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/18/2026
General Laws and Technology2/13/2026
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety1/27/2026
Appropriations1/27/2026
General Laws: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process1/19/2026
General Laws1/2/2026
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