SF3001 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Safe harbor shelter and housing for sexually exploited youths appropriation

Related bill: HF2707

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funding for the protection and support of sexually exploited youth and those at risk of sexual exploitation in Minnesota. This is done by allocating resources for the development and maintenance of safe harbor shelters and related services.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill proposes a total appropriation of $11,125,000 for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund.
  • Designated Use of Funds: At least $9,000,000 of these funds each year is required to be used specifically for sustaining and expanding services such as:
    • Street outreach programs.
    • Emergency shelters.
    • Regional navigators who assist in coordinating services.
    • Housing for affected and at-risk youth.

Significant Changes

The bill provides explicit financial resources with specified amounts to support and expand the infrastructure for assisting sexually exploited youth or those at risk. It beckons continuation and growth of existing services focused on immediate safety needs and longer-term housing solutions.

Relevant Terms

sexually exploited youth, safe harbor, shelter, housing, appropriation, street outreach, emergency shelter, regional navigators, sexual exploitation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for the support of sexually exploited youth under section 256K.47.",
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