SF2222 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Eligibility modification for burial in state veterans cemetery
Related bill: HF2409
AI Generated Summary
This bill (S.F. No. 2222) proposes changes to the eligibility criteria for burial in Minnesota state veterans cemeteries. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 197.236, subdivision 8, to clarify that cemeteries are exclusively for the burial of:
- Service members who die on active duty
- Eligible veterans
- Their spouses and dependent children (as defined in U.S. Code Title 38, Section 101, Paragraph 2)
- Honorably discharged National Guard or Reserve members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the implementation of these changes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for burial in state veterans cemeteries under section 197.236, subdivision 8.",
"modified": [
"Changes eligibility to include honorably discharged National Guard members and adjusts criteria based on definitions from US Code Title 38."
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"citation": "197.236",
"subdivision": "subdivision 8"
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