HF2682

Purpose of the Bill

The bill proposes to allocate funds to provide financial bonuses to certain service members who served in qualifying military campaigns but did not previously receive a similar bonus as outlined under existing Minnesota law.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $6,000 from the state's general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• Eligible service members are entitled to receive a $1,200 bonus.
• To be eligible, service members must not have received a bonus under the existing Minnesota Statutes section 197.79.
• The qualifying service or military campaign must be confirmed by the member's DD214 form.
• Service members are required to submit necessary documentation to the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs by December 31, 2028.

Significant Changes

• The bill extends an additional benefit to service members not previously covered under the current bonuses for military service as specified in Minnesota Statutes section 197.79.

Relevant Terms

• Veterans bonus
• Service members
• DD214 form
• Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• General fund
• Military service bonus