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This bill appropriates $500,000 ($250,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the general fund to provide equine-experiential mental health therapy specifically for first responders suffering from job-related trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The grant will be given to 7 Stars Ranch, and the bill defines first responders broadly to include active and retired peace officers, full-time and volunteer firefighters, ambulance service personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers. 7 Stars Ranch is required to submit two comprehensive reports (due January 15, 2026, and January 15, 2028) to the commissioner of employment and economic development and legislative committee chairs, detailing the program's budget, expenditures, number of first responders served, services provided, and benefits received. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation, aimed at supporting the mental health of professionals who often experience high-stress and potentially traumatic work environments.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2761&ssn=0&y=2025