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HF 2292

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/10/2014 04:16pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 02/25/2014

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A bill for an act
 relating to corrections; requiring certain notifications to inmates who are
veterans; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 243; 641.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [243.95] INTAKE NOTIFICATION; DISABLED VETERANS.
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new text begin Upon initial intake of an individual to a correctional facility following conviction
of a felony and sentencing for more than 60 days, the commissioner must attempt
to identify any inmates who receive service-related disability payments from the
Department of Veterans Affairs. If an inmate receives a service-related disability benefit,
the commissioner must notify the inmate of the inmate's duty to report the inmate's
incarceration to the commissioner of veterans affairs. The commissioner shall furnish VA
form 21-4138 to an inmate receiving a service-related disability benefit, and provide the
inmate with a reasonable opportunity to notify the inmate's county veteran services officer
or the commissioner of veterans affairs.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin The section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [641.051] INTAKE NOTIFICATION; DISABLED VETERAN.
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new text begin Upon initial intake of an individual to a county or regional jail following conviction
of a felony and a sentence of at least 60 days, the sheriff must attempt to identify
any inmates who receive a service-related disability payment from the Department of
Veterans Affairs. If the sheriff identifies an inmate who receives service-related disability
payments, the sheriff must notify the inmate of the inmate's duty to report the inmate's
incarceration to the commissioner of veterans affairs. The sheriff shall furnish VA form
21-4138 to an inmate receiving a service-related disability benefit, and provide the inmate
with a reasonable opportunity to notify the inmate's county veteran services officer or the
commissioner of veterans affairs.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
 new text end