Missouri HB2861: Designates July sixteenth each year as "Atomic Veterans Day"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to atomic veterans day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.506, to read as follows: 9.506. July sixteenth each year is hereby designated as "Atomic Veterans Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to recognize the unique contributions of veterans who were on active duty and exposed to ionizing radiation during nuclear testing operations, part of the military occupation forces in and around Hi.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to atomic veterans day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.506, to read as follows: 9.506. July sixteenth each year is hereby designated as "Atomic Veterans Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to recognize the unique contributions of veterans who were on active duty and exposed to ionizing radiation during nuclear testing operations, part of the military occupation forces in and around Hiroshima or Nagasaki before 1946, or held as prisoners of war in or around Hiroshima or Nagasaki. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Robert Bromley (R, 162) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)