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, and expands the scope to include the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative and other veterans programs.

Additionally, the bill modifies section 197.065 to allow the commissioner of veterans affairs to electronically access the MAXIS database maintained by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for the purpose of connecting veterans to available state and federal resources. It also introduces a requirement that the commissioner must obtain informed consent from individuals before accessing any private data, ensuring that veterans' privacy is respected while facilitating their access to necessary services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.461, 197.065
1st Engrossment: 13.461, 197.065
2nd Engrossment: 13.461, 197.065