This bill aims to eliminate the burial fee for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans in state veterans cemeteries. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically sections 190.19 and 197.236, to prohibit any burial fees for these individuals, thereby ensuring that they can be interred without financial burden. The previous provisions that allowed for a fee schedule and the possibility of waiving or reducing fees for indigent applicants have been removed from the law.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of funds from the general fund to cover the uncompensated burial costs for eligible dependents who qualify for no-fee burials. This financial support is intended to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in managing the costs associated with these burials, reinforcing the state's commitment to honoring the families of veterans.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 190.19, 197.236