House Bill 1635 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically sections related to eligibility for interment in state veterans' cemeteries. The bill establishes that individuals are eligible for interment if they meet the criteria set forth in 38 U.S.C. 2402 or if they were members of a reserve component of the armed forces or the National Guard, provided they were discharged under honorable conditions and completed their service obligation. The bill also clarifies that the eligibility for interment extends to the spouse, surviving spouse, minor child, and dependent incapacitated child of eligible individuals, as determined by federal law.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Services shall not charge a fee for the interment of eligible veterans, members of the reserve components, their most recent spouses, and minor or dependent incapacitated children. The amendments replace previous language in the law to ensure compliance with federal regulations and to facilitate the verification of eligibility through accepted discharge or service-related documents. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of supporting veterans and their families.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46-6-105, 46-6-107