HF2707

HF2707 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sexually exploited youth safe harbor shelter and housing funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3001

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to support sexually exploited youth and those at risk of sexual exploitation in Minnesota. It focuses on providing and enhancing shelter and housing resources for these vulnerable groups.

Main Provisions

The bill appropriates $11,125,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 each, from the general fund, to the Commissioner of Human Services.
The funds are designated specifically for programs assisting sexually exploited youth or those at risk, as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 256K.47.
At least $9,000,000 each year is earmarked for continuing and expanding support services such as street outreach, emergency shelters, regional navigator programs, and housing facilities.

Significant Changes

The bill seeks to expand existing support mechanisms by increasing funding for essential services that aid sexually exploited youth. This includes significantly bolstering outreach and housing initiatives to better accommodate and assist at-risk youth.

Relevant Terms

sexually exploited youth, at-risk youth, street outreach, emergency shelter, regional navigators, housing, funding, appropriation, Minnesota Statutes 256K.47, human services.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 23, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Human Services Finance and Policy

Citations

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