HF 51

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 01/17/2023 11:54am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing the Emmett Louis Till Victims Recovery
Program; appropriating money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin EMMETT LOUIS TILL VICTIMS RECOVERY PROGRAM.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Short title. new text end

new text begin This section shall be known as the Emmett Louis Till Victims
Recovery Program.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Program established; grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall establish
the Emmett Louis Till Victims Recovery Program to address the health and wellness needs
of victims who experienced trauma, including historical trauma, resulting from
government-sponsored activities, and to address the health and wellness needs of the families
and heirs of these victims.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner, in consultation with family members of victims who experienced
trauma resulting from government-sponsored activities and with community-based
organizations that provide culturally appropriate services to victims experiencing trauma
and their families, shall award competitive grants to applicants for projects to provide the
following services to victims who experienced trauma resulting from government-sponsored
activities and their families and heirs:
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new text begin (1) health and wellness services, which may include services and support to address
physical health, mental health, cultural needs, and spiritual or faith-based needs;
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new text begin (2) remembrance and legacy preservation activities;
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new text begin (3) cultural awareness services;
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new text begin (4) spiritual and faith-based support; and
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new text begin (5) community resources and services to promote healing for victims who experienced
trauma resulting from government-sponsored activities and their families and heirs.
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new text begin (c) In awarding grants under this section, the commissioner must prioritize grant awards
to community-based organizations experienced in providing support and services to victims
and families who experienced trauma resulting from government-sponsored activities.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Evaluation. new text end

new text begin Grant recipients must provide the commissioner with information
required by the commissioner to evaluate the grant program, in a time and manner specified
by the commissioner.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reports. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must submit a status report by January 15, 2023,
and an additional report by January 15, 2024, on the operation and results of the grant
program, to the extent available. These reports must be submitted to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health care. The
report due January 15, 2023, must include information on grant program activities to date
and an assessment of the need to continue to offer services provided by grant recipients to
victims, families, and heirs who experienced trauma resulting from government-sponsored
activities. The report due January 15, 2024, must include a summary of the services offered
by grant recipients; an assessment of the need to continue to offer services provided by
grant recipients to victims, families, and heirs who experienced trauma resulting from
government-sponsored activities; and an evaluation of the grant program's goals and
outcomes.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION; EMMETT LOUIS TILL VICTIMS RECOVERY
PROGRAM.
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new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of health for the Emmett Louis Till Victims Recovery Program. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
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