HF2468 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Mental health in the construction industry funding provided to promote initiatives, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2744
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to increase worker safety by promoting mental health initiatives in Minnesota's construction industry. It aims to provide financial resources to prevent suicide and improve mental health among construction workers.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state’s general fund.
- These funds are designated for the Minnesota Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
- The money will be used for various activities, including:
- Outreach programs to connect with workers.
- Educational resources focused on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
- Development of worksite strategies that support mental wellbeing.
- Providing grants to industry groups that conduct related activities.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This bill introduces new funding specifically for mental health and suicide prevention initiatives in the construction industry, reflecting a focused approach on the mental wellbeing of construction workers.
Relevant Terms
mental health, construction industry, suicide prevention, worker safety, stigma reduction, outreach, education, grants, worksite strategies, Minnesota Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy on: April 02, 2025 08:15
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 17, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
Sponsors
- Rep. Nathan Nelson (R)
- Rep. Dave Baker (R)
- Rep. Kaela Berg (DFL)
- Rep. Peter Johnson (DFL)
- Rep. Spencer Igo (R)
- Rep. Andrew Myers (R)
- Rep. Isaac Schultz (R)
- Rep. Elliot Engen (R)
- Rep. Mary Franson (R)
- Rep. Jeff Witte (R)
- Rep. Michael Howard (DFL)
- Rep. Ned Carroll (DFL)
- Rep. Fue Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Nolan West (R)
- Rep. Jay Xiong (DFL)
- Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (DFL)
- Rep. Aisha Gomez (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Lee (DFL)
- Rep. Brion Curran (DFL)
- Rep. Alicia Kozlowski (DFL)
- Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL)
- Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL)
- Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura (DFL)
- Rep. Leigh Finke (DFL)
- Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL)
- Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL)
- Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL)
- Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL)
- Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL)
- Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL)
- Rep. Kristi Pursell (DFL)
- Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL)
- Rep. Anquam Mahamoud (DFL)
- Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL)
- Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL)