SF 1706 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human services data and veterans data provisions modifications

This bill modifies data access rules to help veterans verify eligibility for specific programs. It allows the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to electronically access the Human Services Department's MAXIS database to confirm eligibility for the State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, and SSI/SSDI Outreach program. The change ensures veterans can be connected to all available state and federal resources they qualify for. The bill does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility criteria, only streamlining verification between agencies.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 3 edits · Mar 24, 2025

MINOR

The bill was updated from its original introduction to its first engrossment version, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process. The changes primarily involve renaming the bill version, updating the posting date to February 2026, and modifying the scope of programs covered under veterans' data access provisions. The bill now explicitly includes the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative and veterans programs alongside the State Soldiers Assistance Program, while also updating the department responsible for maintaining the MAXIS database from Human Services to Children, Youth, and Families.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include additional veterans programs (Veterans Stable Housing Initiative and general veterans programs) under the data access provisions, and the responsible department was changed from Human Services to Children, Youth, and Families.

SCOPE

Expanded the list of programs covered under veterans' data access to include the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative and general veterans programs, in addition to the State Soldiers Assistance Program.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the department responsible for maintaining the MAXIS database from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document title from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' and updated the posting date from March 24, 2025, to February 19, 2026.

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Committee

Mar 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary and Public Safety

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors