HF2678 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Veterans with 100 percent service-connected disability allowed to obtain a license for a fish, house, dark house, or shelter without paying a fee.
Related bill: SF2762
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to support Minnesota veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability by allowing them to obtain certain fishing licenses and permits free of charge.
Main Provisions
- License Fee Waiver: Veterans residing in Minnesota who have a 100 percent service-connected disability, as recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, can obtain a permanent fishing license without paying a fee.
- Additional Permits: These veterans are also eligible for a no-cost license for a fish house, dark house, or shelter, which are commonly used for ice fishing.
- Proof of Eligibility: A Minnesota driver's license or identification card that includes a specific veteran designation is required to demonstrate eligibility and obtain these licenses at any agent location.
Significant Changes
- This bill amends the existing Minnesota Statutes, allowing disabled veterans to acquire more types of fishing-related permits without incurring additional costs. Prior law already provided waivers for angling licenses but did not cover fish houses, dark houses, or shelters.
Relevant Terms
veterans, 100 percent service-connected disability, fishing license, fish house, dark house, shelter, fee waiver, Minnesota, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, eligibility proof, ice fishing.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
Citations
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