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Veteran Burial Dignity: Upright Grave Markers at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

This law aims to ensure greater respect for veteran burials at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in New Mexico. It mandates the replacement of all existing flat grave markers with upright markers by January 1, 2028. This change guarantees that all future burials will feature standard, upright monuments, backed by an authorization of $15 million for the replacement project.
Key points
All flat grave markers at Santa Fe National Cemetery must be replaced with upright markers by January 1, 2028.
All future burials at this cemetery will exclusively use upright grave markers.
$15 million is authorized to fund the replacement of the existing flat markers.
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Print number: 118_S_2306
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2306.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All flat grave markers at Santa Fe National Cemetery must be replaced with upright markers by January 1, 2028.
  • All future burials at this cemetery will exclusively use upright grave markers.
  • $15 million is authorized to fund the replacement of the existing flat markers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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