HB1869 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes a grant program to provide funds to repair and reset grave markers for deceased veterans.

What is the status of HB1869?

In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Second read and referred: Veterans and Military Affairs(S) (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1869?

Lane Roberts (R, 161), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1869?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1869&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB1869: Establishes a grant program to provide funds to repair and reset grave markers for deceased veterans

Q: What does HB1869 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to repairing and resetting grave markers for deceased veterans. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.303, to read as follows: 42.303. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Eligible deceased veteran", a deceased veteran who meets the requirements of subsection 3 of this section. 2. Subject to appropriation, the commission shall establish a grant program for reimbursement of costs for repairing and resetting grave markers for eligible deceased veter.

Status: In committee, April 21, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to repairing and resetting grave markers for deceased veterans. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.303, to read as follows: 42.303. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Eligible deceased veteran", a deceased veteran who meets the requirements of subsection 3 of this section. 2. Subject to appropriation, the commission shall establish a grant program for reimbursement of costs for repairing and resetting grave markers for eligible deceased veter.

From the engrossed text:

To amend chapter 42, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to repairing and resetting grave markers for deceased veterans. Section A. Chapter 42, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 42.303, to read as follows: 42.303. 1. As used in this section, the following terms (2) "Eligible deceased veteran", a deceased veteran who meets the requirements of subsection 3 of this section. 2. Subject to appropriation, the commission shall establish a grant program for reimbursement of costs for repairing and resetting grave markers for eligible deceased veterans that have been damaged by natural causes. 3. The commission shall award a grant for reimbursement of the costs for repairing or resetting the grave marker of a deceased veteran only if the deceased veteran: (1) Either: (a) Served at least one hundred eighty days as an active-duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or as a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States; or (b) Died while on official military duty status as an active-duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or as a member of the National Guard or any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced …

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Missouri HB1869: Establishes a grant program to provide funds to repair and reset grave markers for deceased veterans

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