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MN HF1585
Art From the Inside grant funding provided to use the arts to address the needs of incarcerated persons and persons on supervised release, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for a grant to Art From the Inside to use the arts to address the needs of incarcerated persons and persons on supervised release.
AI Summary
This bill provides funding to the Minnesota Humanities Center specifically for Art From the Inside, a program designed to use various art forms as a rehabilitative and supportive tool for incarcerated individuals and those on supervised release. The bill appropriates $150,000 for each of two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The grant aims to support artistic programs including visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music, with the broader goals of addressing therapeutic needs, supporting rehabilitation, and promoting safer correctional and community environments. By leveraging creative expression, the bill seeks to provide incarcerated individuals and those transitioning back into society with constructive opportunities for personal growth, emotional processing, and skill development through artistic engagement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1585&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1585&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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