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HB53 • 2025

Georgia veterans; allow certain persons to be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries

Georgia veterans; allow certain persons to be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Bonner, Josh
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Georgia Veterans Cemeteries Burial Eligibility

This law changes the rules for who can be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries to include certain new groups of people.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends state laws regarding burial eligibility at Georgia veterans cemeteries.
  • Allows specific persons, beyond current eligible groups, to receive a burial in these cemeteries.
  • Provides definitions for terms used in the cemetery rules.
  • Sets fees related to burials and services.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Certain individuals who are now allowed to be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries.
  • Georgia state agencies that manage veterans cemeteries.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not list the specific names or categories of the 'certain persons' who are now eligible for burial.
  • The exact amounts of any new fees are not included in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Georgia veterans; allow certain persons to be buried in Georgia veterans cemeteries