The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program to support retreats for eligible military veterans and their family members at Camp Bliss in Walker, Minnesota. The commissioner of veterans affairs is tasked with issuing a grant to Independent Lifestyles, Inc. to cover expenses related to these retreats. The grant funds can be utilized for providing therapy, transportation, and activities tailored for the veterans and their families, as well as for general maintenance of the camp. The commissioner is required to reimburse the grant recipient at least $850 for each verified eligible veteran or family member who attends the camp, with funding available for up to two visits per year for each participant.
Additionally, the bill defines "eligible veteran" as either a former service member with honorable discharge documentation or a current member of the armed forces, and it specifies that "family member" includes the veteran's spouse, domestic partner, or child. The bill appropriates $150,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support this grant program, which will be added to the agency's base budget.