HF2409 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Eligibility for burial in state veterans cemeteries modified, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2222
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to amend the eligibility criteria for burial in Minnesota state veterans cemeteries. It aims to modify existing law to clarify who can be buried in these cemeteries and to allocate funds for this purpose.
Main Provisions
Eligibility for Burial: The bill specifies that state veterans cemeteries are exclusively for:
- Service members who die while on active duty.
- Eligible veterans, as defined by United States Code title 38, including their spouses and dependent children.
- Honorably discharged members of the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States armed forces.
Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the implementation of these cemetery eligibility modifications.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill revises the existing Minnesota law by explicitly detailing who qualifies for burial in state veterans cemeteries. It appears to broaden or clarify eligibility by including specific references to honorably discharged National Guard and reserve members, in addition to general service members and veterans as previously defined.
Relevant Terms
- State veterans cemeteries
- Eligibility
- Burial
- Service members
- Active duty
- Veterans
- National Guard
- Reserve component
- United States Code title 38
- Appropriation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Veterans and Military Affairs Division |
Citations
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