Minnesota HF840 removes burial fees for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans in state cemeteries.

Minnesota HF840 amends state statutes to eliminate burial fees for spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans in state veterans cemeteries. The bill also allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to waive or reduce burial fees for indigent eligible applicants. The commissioner must develop a policy, eligibility standards, and application form for such requests. The bill does not affect burial fees for active-duty service members or eligible veterans.

Minnesota HF840 removes burial fees for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans in state cemeteries.

Minnesota HF840 amends state statutes to eliminate burial fees for spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans in state veterans cemeteries. The bill also allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to waive or reduce burial fees for indigent eligible applicants. The commissioner must develop a policy, eligibility standards, and application form for such requests. The bill does not affect burial fees for active-duty service members or eligible veterans.