SF 1691

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/21/2025 10:16 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for a grant to plan and develop an
African-American-focused Homeplace model.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; AFRICAN-AMERICAN-FOCUSED HOMEPLACE.
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new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of health for a grant to the Birth Justice Collaborative to strengthen and implement the
current model of the African-American-focused Homeplace in Hennepin County. The
purpose of the model is to improve access to culturally centered healing and care during
pregnancy and the postpartum period, with the goal of improving maternal and child health
outcomes. By December 15, 2026, or 12 months after distribution of the grant under this
section, whichever is later, the Birth Justice Collaborative must report to the commissioner
of health on the implementation and progress of Homeplace in Hennepin County. The report
must outline outcomes achieved and recommendations for future funding and program
expansion. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028.
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