HB 3221
Burial Equity Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Burial Equity Act, aims to provide financial assistance for burial costs to former members of the National Guard and military reserves who served in West Virginia. It establishes a Burial Equity Grant Program, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, that can cover up to $1,000 of burial expenses. The bill also creates a dedicated fund, the Burial Equity Fund, to support these grants, which will be funded through state appropriations, federal grants, and private donations. It retroactively applies to deaths occurring after March 15, 2022, ensuring eligible veterans and their families receive support.
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