This bill amends several sections of the General Laws in Rhode Island to include the Space Force as an additional branch of the military eligible for benefits and services related to the Rhode Island Veterans Home and Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Specifically, it updates the definitions and eligibility criteria in sections 30-24-1 and 30-24-10 regarding the management and admission of veterans to the home, as well as section 30-25-14 concerning burial eligibility in the veterans cemetery. The amendments ensure that individuals who have served in the Space Force are recognized alongside those from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 34-12-5, which pertains to the powers of armed forces officers to perform notarial acts, to include officers from the Space Force. The changes reflect a broader recognition of military service and aim to enhance the support and resources available to veterans in Rhode Island. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5387: 30-25-14, 34-12-5, 34-37-3