SF 3635
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 02/20/2026 09:09 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to veterans affairs; expanding eligibility for certain benefits to former
members of the National Guard or reservists; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[197.449] FORMER MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD OR
RESERVISTS.
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(a) As used in this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
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(b) "Time of hostilities" has the meaning given in section 197.791, subdivision 1,
paragraph (g).
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(c) "Eligible veteran" means a person who:
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(1) resides in this state;
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(2) during a time of hostilities:
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(i) served as a member of the state's National Guard; or
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(ii) served in a reserve component of the United States armed forces;
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(3) completed their applicable military service obligation as defined by United States
Code, title 10, section 651; and
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(4) received an honorable discharge.
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The following statutory benefits and
privileges available to a veteran, as defined in section 197.447, are also available to an
eligible veteran: section 197.23 (purchase of grave markers); section 197.231 (honor guards);
section 197.236 (state veterans cemeteries); section 197.455 (veterans preference); section
197.4551 (permissive preference for veterans in private employment); section 197.63 (vital
records, certified copies); section 197.65 (renewal of professional license, motor vehicle
registration, and driver's license); and section 197.987 (honor and remember flag).
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