This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to enhance access to information for verifying eligibility for various veterans' assistance programs. Specifically, it replaces the term "State soldiers assistance program" with "Veterans affairs programs" in section 13.461, subdivision 27. Additionally, it expands the scope of programs for which eligibility can be verified to include the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative and the Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance Outreach, Access, and Recovery program.

Furthermore, the bill allows the commissioner of veterans affairs to electronically access the MAXIS database maintained by the Department of Human Services. This access is intended to verify the eligibility status of applicants for the aforementioned programs and to ensure that veterans are connected to all available state and federal resources for which they qualify. This legislative change aims to streamline the process of providing support to veterans in need.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.461, 197.065