HF1514 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Veterans resilience project funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2472
AI Generated Summary
This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representatives Clardy and Hussein, appropriates funds for the Veterans Resilience Project to provide mental health support for veterans and military personnel. Specifically, it allocates $400,000 per year from the state's general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with continued funding of the same amount annually thereafter.
The funding will be used to provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to veterans, military service members, and their spouses who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Veterans Resilience Project must submit an annual report by January 15 to the commissioner of veterans affairs and relevant legislative committees. The report must include: - An overview of the program's budget. - A detailed breakdown of expenditures. - The number of veterans and service members served. - A description of the services provided.
The bill was referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division for further review.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Veterans and Military Affairs Division |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Veterans and Military Affairs Division |
April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |