Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 15, 2026

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

Introduced January 8, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB268

AN ACT relating to the Green Star flag.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to adopt the Green Star flag as the Commonwealth's symbol of continued awareness of military service member and veteran suicide and commitment to recognize and resolve military service member and veteran suicide.

Commendations and Recognitions Military Affairs and Civil Defense State Symbols and Emblems Veterans

Read the full text Kentucky Legislature LegiScan

AI-generated. Always verify with primary sources

Plain-language summary

Beta

HB268 would officially make the Green Star flag a symbol of Kentucky, representing the state's ongoing awareness of suicide among military service members and veterans and its commitment to addressing the issue. The flag would serve as a formal recognition of this cause at the state level. Who it may affect: veterans, active military service members, and their families.

Open official bill text (PDF)·Report a problem with the summary