Bill > HF840

This bill eliminates burial fees at state veterans cemeteries for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans. Specifically, the legislation removes previous provisions that allowed the commissioner of veterans affairs to establish a fee schedule for interment of eligible spouses and dependent children, and removes language about potential fee waivers for indigent applicants. Instead, the bill now explicitly prohibits charging any plot or interment fees for burials of eligible persons as defined in the existing statute. The bill also updates related language in the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account section to reflect that the account can now be used for uncompensated burial costs for eligible dependents without mentioning reduced fees. This change ensures that family members of veterans can be buried in state veterans cemeteries at no cost, removing a potential financial burden on veterans' families and honoring their service by providing this memorial benefit.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0840&ssn=0&y=2025