This bill amends the eligibility requirements for counties in Wyoming to request reimbursement for the preparation and transportation of indigent veterans for burial. Specifically, it allows the board of county commissioners to provide burial services for any veteran, excluding those dishonorably discharged, who dies without sufficient funds for funeral expenses. The bill removes the previous requirement that the veteran must have served in a specific war or conflict, thus broadening the eligibility criteria. The maximum reimbursement for transportation is set at $500, while burial expenses are capped at $1,500.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that county commissioners must verify that the deceased veteran served honorably in the armed forces before assuming responsibility for burial expenses. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0032 v0.4: 19-14-101