HF1585 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Art From the Inside grant funding provided to use the arts to address the needs of incarcerated persons and persons on supervised release, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF975
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This bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center. The funding would be used as a grant for the organization Art From the Inside, which utilizes various art forms—such as visual art, poetry, literature, theater, dance, and music—to support the therapeutic and rehabilitative needs of incarcerated individuals and those on supervised release. The goal of the program is to foster rehabilitation and improve both correctional facility environments and community reintegration.
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 | Legacy Finance |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance |