Plain English Breakdown
The provided bill summary confirms the existence of fees, affidavits, and board discretion but does not detail their content.
HB985: Changes to Who Can Be Buried in Georgia Veteran Cemeteries
This law changes the rules for who is allowed to be buried in state-run veteran cemeteries and sets new requirements for fees, paperwork, and board decisions.
What This Bill Does
- Revises the list of people eligible for burial in Georgia veterans cemeteries
- Requires an affidavit from applicants in certain situations
- Gives the Veterans Service Board discretion to make specific eligibility decisions
- Establishes rules regarding fees for cemetery services
Who It Names or Affects
- Veterans seeking burial in Georgia state cemeteries
- Family members of veterans applying for burial plots
- The Georgia Veterans Service Board
- Staff managing Georgia veterans cemeteries
Limits and Unknowns
- The text does not list the specific new criteria that determine who is eligible.
- The exact amount of any fees required by this law is not stated in the summary.
- Details on how the board will use its discretion are not provided.