Senate Bill 21-015 Summary

• Department of Military and Veterans Affairs pays up to $75 stipend to local veterans service organizations for providing honor guard details at funerals of honorably discharged veterans.

• Eligible services include basic military funeral honors ceremonies (flag folding and presentation, playing taps) and other funeral-related services such as pallbearers, rifle teams, and chaplain or religious services.

• Stipend amount may be reduced for second or subsequent funerals performed on the same day, with the department considering actual expenses including mileage, transportation, and meals.

• Organizations must request stipends within 15 days of providing services and submit the veteran's name, description of services performed, and actual expenses if claiming reduced stipend for multiple same-day funerals.

• $30,930 appropriated to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2021-22, with application process to be established by January 15, 2022.