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SF 1853

Beautywell Project appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omar Fateh and 1 co-sponsor

SF 1853 would appropriate Minnesota state funds to support the Beautywell Project, funding health services and outreach under the health department.

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Bill Summary · SF 1853

Summary of SF 1853 — Beautywell Project appropriation

Overview

SF 1853 is a Minnesota Senate bill titled "Beautywell Project appropriation," introduced on February 24, 2025. It is classified as a health-related bill within the Health and Health Department subject area. The bill status shows the author addition of Fateh on April 1, 2025. A companion bill exists in the House, HF 1885.

Bill details

  • Bill number: SF 1853
  • Title: Beautywell Project appropriation
  • Subject: Health and Health Department
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Status actions:
    • February 24, 2025 — Introduction and first reading
    • February 24, 2025 — Referred to Health and Human Services
    • April 1, 2025 — Author added Fateh
  • Related bills: HF 1885 (companion)

Purpose and intent

The bill is an appropriation measure intended to fund the Beautywell Project. The exact purpose, scope, and goals of the Beautywell Project are not provided in the information available here. As an appropriation bill, it would typically allocate state funds to support program activities within the health domain, potentially including services, outreach, or related health initiatives. The specific funding amount, duration, eligibility, and conditions are not included in the provided details.

Key provisions (not disclosed in provided text)

  • The actual text would specify:
    • The dollar amount and funding source
    • Eligible recipients (e.g., state agencies, grants to organizations, contractors)
    • Authorized activities and program components
    • Reporting, accountability, and sunset/renewal provisions
    • Any matching requirements or federal funds use
  • At this time, those specific provisions are not available in the summary provided.

Potential impact (high-level)

  • Beneficiaries: Individuals or communities targeted by the Beautywell Project via health services or related activities; health providers or organizations contracted to deliver the program.
  • State agencies: Likely the Department of Health or related health service units would administer the funds and oversee compliance.
  • Policy and program landscape: Could influence health programming and funding priorities within the health department, depending on the enacted provisions.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Introduction and first reading: February 24, 2025
  • Referral to committee: Health and Human Services (same day)
  • Author addition: Fateh (April 1, 2025)
  • Companion bill: HF 1885 (House counterpart)
  • Next steps for readers: To understand the full scope and impact, obtain the full bill text and fiscal note from the Minnesota Senate or House legislative portals. Review any committee hearings, amendments, and the fiscal impact statement as the bill progresses.

How to follow

  • Check the official Minnesota Legislature website for SF 1853 and HF 1885 for the latest text, amendments, and status updates.
  • Review the fiscal note and conference committee actions when available to understand funding levels and implementation details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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