MN HF2042

Commissioner must make financial counseling services available to veterans of any U.S. armed forces branch upon separation or discharge and for up to 18 months following discharge.

Counseling services must be provided at no cost by qualified volunteer financial planners in a reasonably accessible manner.

Commissioner must make significant efforts to inform eligible veterans about the availability of financial counseling services and procedures for obtaining them.

"Veteran" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 197.447.

Section effective July 1, 2009.