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HF1662 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Human services data and veterans data provisions modified.

Related bill: SF1706

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend Minnesota statutes related to how veterans' data is accessed and used by state programs. Specifically, it seeks to modify the rules surrounding access to human services data to improve the verification of eligibility for certain veteran assistance programs.

Main Provisions

  • Data Access for Eligibility Verification: The bill allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to electronically access the MAXIS database, which is maintained by the Department of Human Services. This database access is crucial for verifying the eligibility of applicants applying for benefits under specific veterans programs.
  • Targeted Programs: The programs affected include the State Soldiers Assistance Program, the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, and the Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance Outreach Access and Recovery program.
  • Efficient Resource Connection: By accessing the database, the commissioner can ensure that veterans receive all state and federal resources they are eligible for.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies existing Minnesota Statutes to authorize direct electronic access to the MAXIS database for the Veterans Affairs commissioner, which was restricted under previous statutes.

Relevant Terms

  • Veterans Assistance
  • Data Access
  • Eligibility Verification
  • MAXIS Database
  • State Soldiers Assistance Program
  • Veterans Stable Housing Initiative
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Social Security Disability Insurance

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt and re-refer toHuman Services Finance and Policy
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toJudiciary Finance and Civil Law
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes electronic access provisions for veterans affairs programs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the access to information for verifying eligibility under section 13.461, subdivision 27.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the programs governed by existing verification provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.461"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows electronic access to the MAXIS database for benefit verification."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 197.065 to adjust access rights for veterans benefits eligibility.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands the usage of access for additional veterans programs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.065"
  }
]

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