H7679Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Samuel Azzinaro, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- BURIAL OF VETERANS - 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.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · May 14, 2026
70
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (05/05/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026)
House passed Sub A
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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