This bill mandates that the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) provide a monthly report to veteran organizations and county officers detailing the names of individuals who have been buried or cremated in State veteran cemeteries during the previous month. The bill specifies that the term "veteran organization" refers to those that qualify as a section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, or a federally chartered Veterans Service Organization.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that no burial or cremation information shall be disclosed to a veteran organization or county officer unless a representative of the deceased has signed a waiver permitting the release of such information. This provision aims to protect the privacy of individuals and their families while ensuring that veteran organizations and local authorities are informed about the burials and cremations occurring in State veteran cemeteries.