The bill modifies the burial provisions for veterans in Minnesota by amending specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes. In subdivision 8 of section 197.236, the eligibility criteria for cemeteries are updated to include service members who die on active duty, eligible veterans, and their spouses and dependent children, with the definition now referencing United States Code, title 38, section 2402 instead of the previous section 101.

Additionally, subdivision 9 addresses burial fees, stating that the commissioner of veterans affairs will establish a fee schedule for the interment of eligible spouses and dependent children, which can be adjusted over time. The bill also allows the commissioner to waive or reduce burial fees for indigent eligible persons and requires the maintenance of an application form for such requests. Importantly, it specifies that no fees may be charged for the burial of service members who die on active duty or eligible veterans, with the definition of eligible veterans also updated to reference the new section of the United States Code.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 197.236