DelawareDelaware official could allow burial for some Guard members
The proposal says Delaware's veterans secretary could allow a Guard member with fewer than 20 years of service to be buried at the state veterans cemetery.
What it does
Delaware's veterans secretary could waive burial rules for a Delaware National Guard member who served fewer than 20 years. The secretary would decide each waiver.
Argument forThe waiver could allow a Delaware Guard member with fewer than 20 years of service to be buried at the veterans cemetery.
Argument againstLeaving the waiver to one official could make burial decisions less predictable for Delaware Guard members with fewer than 20 years of service.
More detail
Delaware's veterans secretary could waive burial eligibility rules. The waiver covers Delaware National Guard members who served fewer than 20 years. The secretary would decide whether to grant a waiver; burial would not be automatic.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Introduced and Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee in HouseIntroduced
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