This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to eliminate the burial fee for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans at state veterans cemeteries. Specifically, it prohibits the commissioner of veterans affairs from establishing a fee schedule for the interment of these individuals, which previously aimed to cover the actual costs of interment, excluding the value of the plot. The bill also removes provisions that allowed for the waiver or reduction of burial fees for indigent eligible persons, thereby ensuring that no fees will be charged for the burial of eligible spouses and dependents.

Additionally, the bill updates the language in the statutes to reflect these changes, including the removal of references to fee schedules and the waiver process. The amendments aim to provide greater support to the families of veterans by ensuring that they can access burial services without financial burden, thereby enhancing the benefits available to those who have served in the military.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 197.236