Minnesota HF3522 modifies eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries and allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to close veterans homes.

Minnesota HF3522 amends eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries and establishes conditions under which the commissioner of veterans affairs can close veterans homes. The bill modifies eligibility criteria for burial in state veterans cemeteries and allows the commissioner to close a veterans home if authorized or required by law enacted after July 1, 2015. The commissioner must ensure residents are safely transferred or discharged before closure and notify the governor and relevant legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members.

Minnesota HF3522 modifies eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries and allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to close veterans homes.

Minnesota HF3522 amends eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries and establishes conditions under which the commissioner of veterans affairs can close veterans homes. The bill modifies eligibility criteria for burial in state veterans cemeteries and allows the commissioner to close a veterans home if authorized or required by law enacted after July 1, 2015. The commissioner must ensure residents are safely transferred or discharged before closure and notify the governor and relevant legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members.