HF532 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Veteran retreats funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF488

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This Minnesota legislative bill, authored by Representative Bliss, proposes the allocation of funds to support retreats for military veterans and their families at Camp Bliss in Walker, Minnesota. Specifically, the bill outlines that Independent Lifestyles Inc. will receive grants to cover expenses related to these retreats, including providing therapeutic services, transportation, activities, and maintenance of the camp facilities. Each eligible veteran or family member can benefit from these services for up to two visits per year, with the bill specifying a reimbursement of at least $850 per attendee from the state. The eligibility criteria define veterans as either former service members with proof of honorable discharge or current members of the armed forces. The definition also extends to their spouses, domestic partners, or children. The bill allocates a total of $150,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund this initiative.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added