Bill > HF2359

This bill establishes a Climate and Mental Health Advisory Task Force as part of the Minnesota Department of Health's existing climate resiliency program. The task force will consist of 16 members, including state legislators and representatives from diverse communities affected by climate change, such as communities at risk during extreme weather, dependent on stable weather conditions, or experiencing mental health impacts. The task force's primary responsibilities include identifying and analyzing the mental health effects of climate change across Minnesota, with a focus on how these impacts vary by factors like gender, race, ethnicity, and geography. Members will assess strategies to mitigate these effects, obtain public input, report findings to the health commissioner, and provide recommendations for implementation, including a detailed schedule with measurable goals, actions, timelines, and estimated costs. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation to support the task force's work, with funds available until June 30, 2031. This initiative aims to comprehensively understand and address the mental health consequences of climate change in Minnesota, with particular attention to the most vulnerable populations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2359&ssn=0&y=2025