Minneslate Logo

SF3001 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Safe harbor shelter and housing for sexually exploited youths appropriation

Related bill: HF2707

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to support programs and services for young individuals in Minnesota who are victims of sexual exploitation or at risk of becoming victims. These services aim to provide safe housing, street outreach, and navigation resources to assist affected youth in finding security and support.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Appropriations: The bill proposes allocating $11,125,000 per year in the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota’s general fund.
  • Targeted Support: It specifies that at least $9,000,000 annually must be used for street outreach programs, emergency shelters, regional navigators, and housing solutions for sexually exploited youth or those at risk.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill builds upon existing statutes, particularly Minnesota Statutes section 256K.47, by ensuring continued and expanded funding for programs dedicated to supporting sexually exploited youth. It enhances financial investment in services that aim to protect and assist vulnerable youth.

Relevant Terms

  • Sexual exploitation
  • Safe harbor
  • Emergency shelter
  • Street outreach
  • Regional navigators
  • Housing for exploited youth

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 specifically designated for outreach, shelter, and housing programs."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates money for programs supporting sexually exploited youth and youth at risk of exploitation as per section 256K.47.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256K.47",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Sponsors