Rhode Island § 30-25-3 - Burial of Veterans
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§ 30-25-3. Burial of Veterans
R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-25-3
§ 30-25-3. Burial at public expense.
Whenever any person who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, or Marine Corps of the United States during any period of war, and was honorably discharged therefrom, shall die within this state without leaving means sufficient to defray necessary funeral expenses, the person shall be buried and the expenses thereof paid in the manner provided in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1904, ch. 1154, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 105, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 117, § 1; G.L. 1938,
ch. 655, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 30-25-3; P.L. 2025, ch. 165, § 12, effective June 24, 2025;
P.L. 2025, ch. 166, § 12, effective June 24, 2025.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 30-25-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 30-25-3 cover?
Section 30-25-3 ("Burial of Veterans") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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