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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

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 24, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors