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MN SF674

MN SF674
Mental health services and outdoor activities for currently serving military personnel and veterans appropriation


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Introduced
01/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to veterans; appropriating money for mental health services and outdoor activities for currently serving military personnel and veterans.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $500,000 ($250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027) from the state's general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs. The funding is specifically designated as a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The grant's purpose is to support currently serving military personnel and veterans through two primary objectives: funding outdoor recreational activities and providing mental health services. The bill aims to promote positive mental health by facilitating interactions with mental health professionals, enhancing participants' longevity and quality of life, and ensuring the organization can continue supporting military service members and veterans. By providing these targeted resources, the bill seeks to address the mental health and recreational needs of those who have served or are currently serving in the military.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Lang (on 03/10/2025)

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