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This bill appropriates $500,000 total ($250,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state's general fund to the commissioner of public safety, specifically to provide a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota. The grant is intended to support present and former law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel by funding outdoor recreational activities and mental health services. The goals of the funding include promoting positive mental health, facilitating interactions with mental health professionals, improving longevity and quality of life, and ensuring continued support for individuals currently serving or who have served in these critical public safety professions. By targeting mental health and outdoor activities, the bill aims to provide holistic support for these essential workers who often experience high-stress work environments and potential mental health challenges.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0491&ssn=0&y=2025