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 the establishment of a fee schedule for the interment of these individuals, which previously allowed for fees that could be adjusted to cover interment costs. The bill also removes provisions that allowed the commissioner of veterans affairs to waive or reduce burial fees for indigent eligible persons.

Additionally, the bill updates section 190.19, subdivision 2a, to clarify that the Department of Veterans Affairs can use appropriated funds for various purposes, including covering uncompensated burial costs for eligible dependents without the need for a fee. This change aims to enhance support for veterans' families by ensuring that burial costs do not pose a financial burden.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 190.19, 197.236