Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for mental health services and outdoor activities that benefit currently serving military personnel and veterans in Minnesota. The goal is to improve both mental health and overall quality of life through these initiatives.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $250,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This money comes from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Grant Designation: The funds are directed to the commissioner of administration, who will issue a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a nonprofit organization located in Stillwater, Minnesota.
• Program Support: The grant will be used to organize and promote outdoor recreational activities and provide mental health services. This includes facilitating interactions with mental health service professionals.
• Public Education and Support Continuation: The funding aims to ensure ongoing support and public awareness of mental health issues affecting those in the military, both past and present.

Significant Changes

• The bill represents a new allocation of state funds specifically targeting mental health and supportive recreational activities for military personnel and veterans, marking an expansion of state-supported veteran services.

Relevant Terms

• Mental health services
• Outdoor recreational activities
• Military personnel
• Veterans
• Nonprofit organization
• Grant
• Arts and cultural heritage fund