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HF3116 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Expiration date of caregiver support program appropriations extended.

Related bill: SF3352

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to extend the expiration date for appropriations designated for caregiver support programs and services. These programs are intended to aid caregivers by providing them with necessary support and respite services.

Main Provisions

  • Caregiver Respite Services Grants: The bill appropriates $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 specifically for caregiver respite services. These services fall under Minnesota Statutes section 256.9756, and the funds are available until June 30, 2027.
  • Caregiver Support Programs Funding: An allocation of $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 will be utilized by the Minnesota Board on Aging to support caregiver programs as per Minnesota Statutes section 256.9755. These programs are required to include services specific to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as part of their offerings. This funding is extended and will remain available until June 30, 2028.

Significant Changes

  • The key change made by this bill is the extension of the availability of certain appropriations. Originally, the funds were available through June 30, 2027, but this bill extends the expiration for the caregiver support programs to June 30, 2028.

Relevant Terms

caregiver support, respite services, ALS-specific services, Minnesota Board on Aging, appropriations extension, human services grants

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Funding for fiscal year 2025."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This allocation provides funding for caregiver respite services grants under section 256.9756.",
      "modified": [
        "Extended expiration date for appropriation usage to June 30, 2027."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256.9756",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses the availability of appropriations under section 16A.28 subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Changed end date for appropriation availability from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.28",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "2500000 in fiscal year 2025 for caregiver support with ALS-specific respite service."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Funding allocated to the Minnesota Board on Aging for caregiver support programs under section 256.9755.",
      "modified": [
        "Appropriation availability extended to June 30, 2028."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "256.9755",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors