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HF 2810

Grant funding provided for equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kaela Berg and 4 co-sponsors

HF2810 creates grants for equine-experiential mental-health therapy for first responders with trauma/PTSD, plus a required Legislature report and a state appropriation.

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Bill Summary · HF 2810

Summary of HF 2810 (Minnesota)

Overview

HF 2810 would establish grant funding to support equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The bill specifies that money is appropriated and requires a report. A companion Senate bill is SF 2761. The current status shows the bill introduced on March 26, 2025, with the author added as Berg on March 27, 2025, and referral to the House committee on Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

Purpose and intent

  • Provide targeted financial support to expand access to mental health treatment for first responders (e.g., police, firefighters, EMTs) experiencing trauma or PTSD.
  • Use equine-experiential therapy (therapy that involves interaction with horses) as a treatment modality for mental health needs.
  • Ensure accountability and information on the program through a required report to the Legislature.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • Creation of grant funding specifically for equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders with trauma/PTSD.
  • Mandate of a reporting requirement to the Legislature (details not provided in the summary).
  • An appropriation of money to support the described grant program (the amount is not specified in the available information).

Funding and financial implications

  • The bill authorizes money to be appropriated for the grant program. No dollar amount is provided in the available information.
  • As an appropriations measure, it would likely outline how funds are allocated (e.g., eligible recipients, grant sizes, application process) in the full text.

Administration, eligibility, and implementation (unclear from available details)

  • The specific administering agency or program structure is not specified in the information provided.
  • Eligibility criteria, grant duration, match requirements, reporting metrics, and evaluation criteria are not detailed here.
  • The bill requires a report, but the content, frequency, and recipients of the report are not described in the provided materials.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 26, 2025.
  • Legislative action: March 27, 2025 — author Berg added.
  • Initial committee referral: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy.
  • Related bill: SF 2761 (Senate companion).

Potential impact and audience

  • Affects first responders suffering trauma/PTSD by potentially expanding access to equine-based mental health therapy.
  • Could impact mental health providers offering equine-assisted services and equine therapy programs.
  • May affect state budgeting and emergency/911 services policy through appropriation and reporting requirements.

What to watch

  • Whether the bill advances through the House committee and floor votes.
  • The details of the funding amount, administration, and grant criteria once the full text is released.
  • The companion Senate action on SF 2761 and whether any cross-chamber alignment occurs.
  • The specifics of the required report and any sunset or renewal provisions.

For readers seeking deeper detail, the full bill text will specify program administration, eligibility, funding mechanics, and reporting expectations.

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

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