This bill proposes to waive parking fees at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for veterans with a total service-connected disability, as defined by the United States Veterans Administration. The new legal language establishes a section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473, specifically outlining that starting January 1, 2027, eligible veterans may park free of charge for up to ten days within a 90-day period. Any additional parking days beyond this allowance will incur standard fees. Additionally, the commission is tasked with creating a process for waiving or abating parking fees, which must be communicated to veterans organizations and made available on the airport's website by December 1, 2026.

To qualify for the parking fee waiver, veterans must provide specific documentation, which includes a driver's license with a veteran designation, a military ID indicating a 100 percent disability rating, or a confirmation letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill emphasizes the importance of outreach to veterans and establishes clear guidelines for the documentation required to access the benefits. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after it is enacted.