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SF 2347

Culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman

Funds provide culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs to improve access to recovery services for Minnesota’s diverse communities.

Referred to Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 2347

Summary: SF 2347 – Culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs appropriation

Overview

SF 2347 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on March 10, 2025, titled “Culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs appropriation.” The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Human Services. A companion bill in the House is HF 2125.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose of SF 2347 is to authorize an appropriation to support culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs.
  • The intent is to improve access to recovery-related services for Minnesota’s culturally diverse communities by funding programs that employ peer recovery specialists and deliver outreach and supportive services in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

Key provisions (as indicated by the title and bill metadata)

  • Authorization of state funds to support culturally specific peer recovery and outreach initiatives.
  • Likely targeting organizations that provide recovery support services, outreach, and related activities tailored to specific cultural, linguistic, or ethnic communities.
  • Support for elements commonly associated with peer recovery work, such as recovery coaching, outreach staffing, program coordination, and community engagement. (Note: specific program components, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements would be detailed in the full bill text.)

Affected entities and beneficiaries

  • Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and/or the designated state agency administering recovery and outreach programs.
  • Community-based organizations that serve culturally specific populations and provide peer recovery and outreach services.
  • Individuals from diverse communities who seek recovery support and related services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 10, 2025.
  • First reading and introduction occurred on the same date.
  • Referral: Referred to the House/Senate committee responsible for Human Services (Senate: Human Services; House companion HF 2125).
  • Next steps typically include committee discussion, potential amendments, and consideration on the floor if advanced out of committee.

Relationship to related legislation

  • Companion bill: HF 2125 (House of Representatives). Legislative action on SF 2347 may parallel actions on HF 2125, and differences between the Senate and House texts could emerge as the bills move through their respective chambers.

Potential impact

  • Aimed impact includes expanded funding for culturally tailored recovery supports, strengthened workforce capacity (e.g., peer recovery specialists), and improved engagement with communities that have unique cultural or linguistic needs.
  • If enacted, the appropriation could influence how recovery and outreach services are delivered in Minnesota, emphasizing cultural relevance and accessibility.

If you’d like, I can incorporate hypothetical program components or outline typical grant-implementation structures based on common elements in similar appropriation bills, once you provide the full bill text or more detailed summaries.

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

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