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MN HF3318

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Patty Acomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Expands the Metro Demo housing support program from 226 to 650 supportive housing units in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington County for homeless adults with mental illness, substance abuse history, or HIV/AIDS.

  • Allocates 46 of the 650 units for a Scott County provider offering site-based permanent supportive housing for families and 100 units for a Hennepin County provider offering the same service for families.

  • Requires the 146 site-based permanent supportive housing units to be developed by December 31, 2026, with undeveloped units available for other qualified providers.

  • Mandates that at least 70 percent of supportive housing units serve homeless adults with mental illness, substance abuse, or HIV/AIDS who are being discharged or were recently discharged from regional treatment centers, psychiatric beds, or mental health treatment programs.

  • Defines "homeless adult" as a person living on the street or in a shelter, lacking appropriate housing, and without resources and support necessary to access housing.

Legislative Description

Metro Demo housing support program expanded.

Last Action

Author added Bierman

4/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance3/5/2020
Health and Human Services Policy2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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