HB1565: Military spouses; burial fees at a veterans cemetery operated by Department of Veterans Services.

Legislative Summary

Burial fees for military spouses. Provides that, from such funds as may be appropriated, the Commonwealth shall pay the burial fees charged for the burial at a veterans cemetery operated by the Department of Veterans Services for (i) a member of the National Guard and Reserve, (ii) a spouse of an active duty member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or a spouse of a member of the National Guard and Reserve, or (iii) a surviving spouse of such member or veteran.