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HF 239

Veteran educational benefits excluded from household income.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Spencer Igo

Excludes veteran education benefits from household income in state means-tested determinations, potentially increasing eligibility for programs relying on income thresholds.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · HF 239

Summary of HF 239 (Minnesota, 2025-2026 Session)

Title

Veteran educational benefits excluded from household income

Purpose and Intent

HF 239 proposes that educational benefits awarded to veterans be excluded from a household’s counted income for purposes of state tax, financial aid eligibility, or other income-based determinations as defined by the bill’s application. The underlying intent appears to be reducing the impact of veteran education benefits on household income calculations, potentially increasing eligibility for programs or aid that use income thresholds.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Exclusion of veteran educational benefits: The bill would explicitly exclude veteran education benefits from the calculation of household income in applicable state determinations. This means benefits such as those received under state or federal veteran education programs would not be treated as income for means-tested purposes.
  • Scope of benefits: The text indicates the exclusion applies to “educational benefits” provided to veterans, though the summary does not specify every program by name. It would typically cover benefits like tuition assistance, stipends, or other direct education-related support to veterans.
  • Administrative definitions: The bill would need to define what constitutes “educational benefits” and what constitutes “household income” for purposes of the statute, aligning with existing state program definitions to ensure consistent application.
  • Effective date: The bill would specify when the exclusion takes effect (e.g., upon passage, or a delayed effective date). The current summary does not provide the exact date; the bill’s text would confirm.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Veterans receiving educational benefits: Their benefits would not be counted as income in the relevant state determinations.
  • Households containing veteran beneficiaries: Depending on the program or calculation, the exclusion could affect household income thresholds used for state aid, tuition assistance, or eligibility for other state-administered programs that rely on income.
  • State agencies and administrators: Agencies implementing means-tested programs or income-based determinations would apply the exclusion in calculations, requiring potential updates to forms, notices, and IT systems.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and position: HF 239 was introduced on February 10, 2025, and referred to the House Taxes committee.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsor listed as Spencer Igo.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee discussion, potential amendments, and votes in the House; if advanced, it would move to the Senate for consideration and potential enactment. The specific timetable depends on committee activity and floor action.

Additional Notes

  • The summary above reflects the information provided in the action history and title. For precise definitions, scope, and effective dates, the full text of HF 239 would be required, including any fiscal notes, authors’ statements, and committee amendments.
  • The policy goal is to align income calculations with veteran education benefits by excluding them from household income, potentially improving access to programs that use income thresholds.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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