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HF 1996

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:57am

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underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to veterans; requiring provision of alcohol and chemical dependency
counseling services to recently discharged veterans; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [197.792] ALCOHOL AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
COUNSELING.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall make available alcohol and other chemical dependency
counseling services to any veteran of any branch or unit of the United States armed forces,
upon the person's separation or discharge from active military service and for up to 18
months following the person's separation or discharge.
new text end

new text begin Counseling services are deemed to be available to a person if the person is eligible to
obtain those services in a reasonably accessible manner and without cost from the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs, or through TriCare or another military medical
program, provided that the commissioner has made significant efforts to inform eligible
veterans of the availability of those services, including procedures for obtaining them.
new text end

new text begin "Veteran" has the meaning given in section 197.447.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2009.
new text end