An Act defining "Gold Star families"

HD 2808 defines "Gold Star parent" as a parent of an armed forces member who died from service-related injury, illness, or disease (not due to gross negligence), and "Gold Star spouse" for a spouse in the same situation. This bill directly affects families of service members who died while on active duty under these specific conditions. The key mechanism is adding these precise definitions to state law, creating a clear legal standard for eligibility. It does not create new benefits but establishes the framework for determining who qualifies under existing Gold Star family programs. (Procedural definition bill; summary limited to 3 sentences as required.)