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SF3635 • 2026
Former members of the National Guard or reservists benefits eligibility expansion provision
Former members of the National Guard or reservists benefits eligibility expansion provision
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-02-19
House
Introduction and first reading
Official Summary Text
Former members of the National Guard or reservists benefits eligibility expansion provision
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to veterans affairs; expanding eligibility for certain benefits to former members of the National Guard or reservists; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin [197.449] FORMER MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVISTS. new text end new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Definitions. new text end new text begin (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given. new text end new text begin (b) "Time of hostilities" has the meaning given in section 197.791, subdivision 1, paragraph (g). new text end new text begin (c) "Eligible veteran" means a person who: new text end new text begin (1) resides in this state; new text end new text begin (2) during a time of hostilities: new text end new text begin (i) served as a member of the state's National Guard; or new text end new text begin (ii) served in a reserve component of the United States armed forces; new text end new text begin (3) completed their applicable military service obligation as defined by United States Code, title 10, section 651; and new text end new text begin (4) received an honorable discharge. new text end new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Eligibility for benefits and privileges. new text end new text begin The following statutory benefits and privileges available to a veteran, as defined in section 197.447, are also available to an eligible veteran: section 197.23 (purchase of grave markers); section 197.231 (honor guards); section 197.236 (state veterans cemeteries); section 197.455 (veterans preference); section 197.4551 (permissive preference for veterans in private employment); section 197.63 (vital records, certified copies); section 197.65 (renewal of professional license, motor vehicle registration, and driver's license); and section 197.987 (honor and remember flag). new text end