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MN HF1777
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Athena Hollins
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Health for a grant to the Birth Justice Collaborative
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Funds will strengthen and implement the African-American-focused Homeplace model in Hennepin County to provide culturally centered healing and care during pregnancy and postpartum
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Goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes for African-American families
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Birth Justice Collaborative must report to the Commissioner of Health by December 15, 2026 (or 12 months after grant distribution) on implementation progress, outcomes achieved, and recommendations for future funding and expansion
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Appropriation remains available until June 30, 2028
Legislative Description
Grant funding provided to plan and develop an African-American-focused Homeplace model, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/3/2025