AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide money from Minnesota’s general fund to the Department of Human Services to support mobile crisis grants for two fiscal years (2026 and 2027). The funds are aimed at mobile crisis teams to purchase and renovate vehicles to provide protected transport for individuals in crisis, as authorized by existing statutes.
Main Provisions
- Allocates general fund money in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of human services for mobile crisis grants.
- Funds mobile crisis teams to purchase and renovate vehicles used to provide protected transport.
- Ties the funding to existing statutory authorities:
- Minnesota Statutes 245.4661, subdivision 9, paragraph (b), clause 15 (for mobile crisis teams).
- Minnesota Statutes 256B.0625, subdivision 17, paragraph (l), clause 6 (for protected transport).
Changes to Existing Law
- No new statutory changes are proposed. The bill is an appropriation that implements funding for mobile crisis services under current law, without altering eligibility, program rules, or operations beyond providing the specified funds.
Fiscal Impact
- Requires general fund dollars for FY2026 and FY2027. The snippet does not specify a dollar amount; the impact is the allocation of funds to support mobile crisis grants and vehicle-related upgrades.
Additional Notes
- The bill references specific statutory authorities to guide how the funds should be used (mobile crisis grants and protected transport).
Relevant Terms general fund commissioner of human services mobile crisis grants mobile crisis teams protected transport Minnesota Statutes 245.4661 subdivision 9 paragraph b clause 15 Minnesota Statutes 256B.0625 subdivision 17 paragraph l clause 6 fiscal years 2026 and 2027
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee