Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to support veterans, current military service members, and their spouses who are dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma. It aims to provide funding for therapeutic services specifically aimed at addressing these mental health issues.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $400,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $400,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's general fund. These funds are designated for the Veterans Resilience Project to provide treatment, particularly eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
• Continued Funding: The financial support is set to continue with $400,000 each year starting in fiscal year 2028.
• Service Recipients: The funding will be used to support veterans, their spouses, as well as current military service members and their spouses suffering from PTSD and trauma.

Significant Changes

This bill introduces a new provision for ongoing annual financial support starting from fiscal year 2028, ensuring long-term funding for the treatment program without requiring new legislation each year.

Reporting Requirements

The Veterans Resilience Project is required to submit an annual report by January 15. This report must be sent to the commissioner of veterans affairs as well as to relevant legislative committees. The report will detail: - The program's budget and expenditures - The number of individuals served - Services rendered to participants

Relevant Terms

• Veterans Resilience Project
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
• PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
• Trauma Therapy
• Military Service Members