This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1777) proposes allocating $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of health for a grant to the Birth Justice Collaborative. The funding is intended to develop and strengthen an African American-focused Homeplace model in Hennepin County.

The goal of this initiative is to improve maternal and child health outcomes by providing culturally centered healing and care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

The bill requires the Birth Justice Collaborative to submit a report to the commissioner of health by December 15, 2026, or 12 months after receiving the grant, whichever is later. The report must detail the program's implementation, progress, outcomes, and recommendations for future funding and expansion.

The funds will remain available until June 30, 2028.