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HF261 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant funding provided for equine-experiential mental health therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF901

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes the allocation of funds to support a specific type of therapy called equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders dealing with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill allocates a total of $500,000 from the state's general fund over two fiscal years, with $250,000 distributed each year. The organization "Abijah's on the Backside" is designated to receive this grant to provide the therapy.

The bill defines "first responders" to include active or retired peace officers, full-time and volunteer firefighters, ambulance service personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers.

"Abijah's on the Backside" is required to report back to the commissioner of employment and economic development as well as to relevant legislative chairs on how the funds were spent, how many first responders were served, and what benefits were realized from the therapy. Initial and final reports are mandated with specific deadlines for submission.

In simple terms, this bill is about funding horse-based therapy to help first responders who have experienced work-related trauma, and it includes accountability measures to ensure the effectiveness and proper use of the funds.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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