SF0011

Wyoming SF0011 amends indigent veteran burial provisions, increasing state payments and clarifying reimbursement processes.

Wyoming SF0011 modifies indigent veteran burial provisions, increasing the state's payment for burial expenses to $1,500 and clarifying that counties can request reimbursement for these expenses. The bill specifies that indigent veterans who qualify for state burial expenses also qualify for county reimbursement. It also raises the maximum amount for transporting the body to $500 and emphasizes that these payments are considered last resort after all other sources. The changes are effective July 1, 2026.