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SF2762 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Veterans with 100 percent service-connected disability obtaining a license for a fish house, dark house, or shelter without paying a fee authorization provision

Related bill: HF2678

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to support veterans in Minnesota who have a service-connected disability rated at 100 percent. It seeks to provide these individuals with fish-related licenses without charging a fee.

Main Provisions

  • Free Licenses for Disabled Veterans: The bill allows veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability to receive licenses for a fish house, dark house, or shelter at no cost.
  • Angling Licenses: It extends to providing a free permanent angling license for eligible disabled veterans.
  • Proof of Eligibility: Veterans can show a driver's license or Minnesota identification card that indicates their status as adequate proof to obtain these free licenses.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Previously, veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability could obtain a free permanent angling license by providing evidence of their status. This bill expands this provision to include fish houses, dark houses, or shelters.

Relevant Terms

disabled veterans, free license, service-connected disability, fish house, dark house, angling license, Minnesota Statutes 97A.441, proof of eligibility, veterans affairs.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds a license provision for a fish house, dark house, or shelter for eligible veterans."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the licensing requirements for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability under section 97A.441 subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the use of a driver's license or state ID as satisfactory evidence for obtaining licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.441",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of 'veteran' under section 197.447 as part of the eligibility criteria.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "197.447",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Specifies the use of designation under section 171.07 subdivision 15 as satisfactory evidence for obtaining licenses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "171.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 15"
  }
]

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