This bill, H.F. No. 1683, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to appropriate funding for The Redemption Project, a program aimed at supporting justice-impacted individuals. Specifically, the bill allocates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state’s general fund to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, which will grant the funds to The Redemption Project.

The purpose of the funding is to provide programming to reduce incarceration and help inmates transition successfully from incarceration back into the community. The Redemption Project will deliver virtue-based education, mentoring, support services, and employment services, all grounded in evidence-based correctional practices. Additionally, the bill specifies that this funding will be added to the base budget, meaning it could be continued in future appropriations.

The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy for further consideration.