HF2763
Restoration for All grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2577
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for a nonprofit organization, Restoration for All (REFA), to develop a multipurpose services building. This is intended to support mental health and suicide prevention services for African immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- Grant Allocation: The bill allocates $4,900,000 for fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota's general fund.
- Recipient: The funds are granted to Restoration for All (REFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in partnership with Equitable Development Action (EDA).
- Project Goals: The funding is intended to acquire, design, construct, furnish, renovate, and equip a new building.
- Target Services: The building will enhance culturally relevant mental health services and address comprehensive wellness needs across various groups, including the elderly and underrepresented students in higher education.
- Additional Uses: The space will also support providers of assisted living and services under Minnesota Statutes chapter 245D, ensuring compliance and high-quality care.
Significant Changes
- This bill introduces a one-time appropriation to specifically support Restoration for All in creating a facility tailored to the culturally specific needs of Minnesota's African and immigrant communities, reflecting a targeted investment in mental health infrastructure.
Relevant Terms
- Appropriation
- Capital Investment
- Nonprofit Organization
- Mental Health Services
- African Immigrant and Refugee Communities
- Assisted Living Services
- Wellness
- Cultural Relevance
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee