This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to eliminate the burial fee for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans at state veterans cemeteries. Specifically, it modifies section 197.236, subdivision 9, by prohibiting any burial fees for these individuals, which previously included a fee schedule established by the commissioner of veterans affairs. The bill also removes provisions that allowed for the waiver or reduction of burial fees for indigent eligible persons, streamlining the process to ensure that eligible spouses and dependents can be interred without any cost.

Additionally, the bill updates section 190.19, subdivision 2a, to clarify the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. It maintains the provision for the agency's uncompensated burial costs for eligible dependents but removes the language regarding reduced-fee options. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance support for veterans' families by removing financial barriers associated with burial services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 190.19, 197.236