HF1674 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Funding increased for regional and local dementia grants, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1689
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to increase funding for dementia-related programs in Minnesota. It aims to provide financial support specifically for regional and local dementia grants.
Main Provisions
- The bill proposes an allocation of funds amounting to $750,000 per year for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- These funds will be directed from the general fund to the commissioner of human services.
- The funding is designated for dementia grants that are administered by the Minnesota Board on Aging under the existing legal framework of Minnesota Statutes section 256.975 subdivision 11.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill introduces a new appropriation of funds specifically targeted at enhancing dementia care through grants, which implies an increase in financial resources allocated to this cause for the upcoming years.
Relevant Terms
- Dementia grants
- Minnesota Board on Aging
- Commissioner of Human Services
- Appropriation
- Fiscal year
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Human Services Finance and Policy on: April 03, 2025 08:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
Citations
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