HF291 (False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State veterans cemetery burial fee removed for spouses and dependent of eligible veterans, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF388

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This legislative bill proposes changes to help veterans and their families in Minnesota. The main points of the bill are:

  1. Removal of Burial Fees: The bill aims to eliminate the burial fees for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans when they are interred in state veterans' cemeteries.

  2. Financial Support: Specific amendments include the authorization of funds from the Minnesota Support Our Troops account to be used for various veterans’ services, including grants to veterans' organizations and the improvement of services for veterans and their families.

  3. Eligibility and Assistance: It outlines that money can also support organizations that aid veterans, particularly those that are tax-exempt and focus on enhancing veterans' lives.

  4. Fiscal Appropriations: For fiscal years 2026 and 2027, money will be specifically allocated to cover the costs of the waived fees for burial in veterans' cemeteries.

In essence, this legislation seeks to lessen the financial burden on the families of veterans regarding burial costs and enhance support for veterans' community services.

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