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SF2761 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

First responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder equine-experimental mental heath therapy grant appropriation

Related bill: HF2810

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to support first responders suffering from trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by providing them access to equine-experiential mental health therapy.

Main Provisions

  • Funding: The bill allocates $250,000 for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027 from the Minnesota general fund. This money will be used as a grant for 7 Stars Ranch to deliver equine-experiential therapy services.
  • Target Beneficiaries: The program specifically targets active or retired first responders, including peace officers, full-time and volunteer firefighters, ambulance service personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers defined under Minnesota Statutes.
  • Program Reporting: 7 Stars Ranch is required to report on the therapy program, detailing the budget, expenditures, the number of first responders served, and the services provided, along with participant benefits. An initial report is due by January 15, 2026, and a final report by January 15, 2028.

Significant Changes

  • This bill introduces a one-time funding mechanism specifically focused on equine-experiential therapy, which is not currently a standard service offered to first responders with trauma and PTSD under existing Minnesota policies.

Relevant Terms

  • Equine-experiential therapy
  • First responders
  • Trauma
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Peace officers
  • Firefighters
  • Ambulance service personnel
  • 911 telecommunicators
  • Correctional officers
  • 7 Stars Ranch

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJobs and Economic Development

Citations

 
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