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HF 1777

Grant funding provided to plan and develop an African-American-focused Homeplace model, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a grant program to plan and develop an African-American–focused Homeplace model, funding health planning to improve services for Black communities.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1777

Summary of HF 1777 (Minnesota)

Overview

HF 1777 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on March 3, 2025, and referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee. The bill focuses on grant funding to plan and develop an African-American–focused Homeplace model, with money appropriated to support this effort. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 1691.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a grant program to plan and develop an African-American–focused Homeplace model.
  • Appropriate funds to support the development and planning of this model.
  • Enhance health-related services, supports, or community-based initiatives centered on African-American communities (specific objectives would be detailed in the full bill text).

Key Provisions (as described by available information)

  • Establishment of grant funding to support planning and development of an African-American–focused Homeplace model.
  • Authorization of appropriated funds to support the initiative.
  • Substantive details (eligibility, grant amounts, administration, reporting requirements, performance metrics, duration, and oversight) would be specified in the full bill text.

Funding and Fiscal Implications

  • The bill contemplates an appropriation to fund the planning and development of the Homeplace model.
  • Specific funding amounts, authorized funding sources (e.g., general fund), grant caps, and accountability provisions are not provided in the current description and would appear in the enacted bill text.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • African-American communities served by the Homeplace model.
  • Nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and local governments collaborating on planning and development.
  • State agencies responsible for health policy and administration (responsible for program design, funding distribution, and oversight) once the full text directs administration.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduction and first reading on March 3, 2025.
  • Referred to the Health Finance and Policy committee.
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; no further actions recorded in the provided information.
  • Companion bill: SF 1691 (Senate).

Next Steps / What to Watch

  • Review the full text of HF 1777 to confirm:
    • Grant program structure (administering agency, eligibility, and application process).
    • Specific funding amounts and duration of the appropriation.
    • Reporting, oversight, and evaluation requirements.
    • Any matching funds or prioritization criteria.
  • Monitor committee actions in Health Finance and Policy and any amendments.
  • Compare with SF 1691 for alignment or differences between the House and Senate proposals.

Note: This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s title, description, and introductory status; the complete legislative text will provide definitive provisions.

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

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