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 required the commissioner of veterans affairs to establish a fee schedule that could be adjusted over time. 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 no fees are charged.

Additionally, the bill updates section 190.19, subdivision 2a, to clarify the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the agency's uncompensated burial costs for eligible dependents. The changes aim to enhance support for veterans and their families by ensuring that burial costs do not pose a financial burden on spouses and dependents of eligible veterans.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 190.19, 197.236