HB1638

House Bill 1638 seeks to update Arkansas state law by formally incorporating the United States Space Force into statutory definitions and references concerning the United States Armed Forces and uniformed services. Established in 2019, the Space Force currently lacks explicit mention in various parts of the Arkansas Code that define military branches or provide protections and benefits to service members. This bill amends multiple sections of the Arkansas Code, including those related to stolen valor, weapons possession, employment protections, educational compacts, and legal proceedings for active-duty personnel. By standardizing this terminology, the bill ensures that Space Force members and veterans are eligible for the same state-provided rights, privileges, and programs as members of other military branches. The legislation aims to modernize state laws to reflect the current structure of the U.S. military.