Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support survivors of sex trafficking and domestic abuse by funding a project that helps them prepare for employment.

Main Provisions

• Allocates $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• The funds are designated as a grant to Avivo, an organization that will provide resources and support services to survivors statewide, including in the greater St. Cloud area.

Key Services Provided

• The program will offer various resources such as:

  • Daycare services
  • Transportation
  • Housing assistance
  • Legal advice and aid, including help with legal documentation and obtaining essential documents for employment
  • Interview clothing
  • Technology and internet access

• Additionally, the program will include public outreach efforts and corporate training components aimed at educating the public and potential employers about the challenges faced by survivors when reentering the workforce.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new initiative with this one-time appropriation, focusing specifically on employment readiness for survivors of sex trafficking and domestic abuse, marking an expansion in the support offered to these individuals in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

survivor employment readiness, sex trafficking survivors, domestic abuse survivors, workforce development, Avivo, legal aid, public outreach, corporate training, employment reentry.