Bill > SF4113

This bill establishes the Minnesota Parkinson's Research Trust Fund to support research and caregiver assistance for Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting many Americans and imposing significant financial burdens. The fund, a special revenue fund separate from the general fund, will be used to foster innovation in research, attract scientific talent, and develop collaborative research plans. The Commissioner of Health will award grants to eligible institutions and individuals for research into the causes, prevention, treatment, and mitigation of Parkinson's disease, as well as for prevention programs. An advisory council, composed of representatives from research institutions, advocacy groups, caregiver support groups, and the medical community, will oversee the fund's administration and establish guidelines for grant applications and reporting. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their progress and outcomes, and the Commissioner will provide an annual report to the legislature detailing grant awards, research accomplishments, and the financial cost of Parkinson's disease in Minnesota. The bill also mandates the development of a comprehensive state plan to address neurodegenerative diseases, including strategies for diagnosis, care, research, workforce development, and public awareness. Finally, the bill appropriates $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to implement these provisions, with $20,000,000 allocated for research grants, $3,000,000 for caregiver support programs, and $2,000,000 for the advisory council and state plan development.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4113/