Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7095: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7095 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Sam Azzinaro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): 01/29/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that certain Hmong or Lao veterans 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Sam Azzinaro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 01/29/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs