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SF 2031

Restoration for All, Inc. mental health and suicide prevention services and resources grant appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Omar Fateh and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill allocates state grant funding to Restoration for All, Inc. for mental health and suicide prevention services, currently under review in Human Services committee.

Withdrawn and re-referred to Human Services
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Bill Summary · SF 2031

Legislative bill overview

SF 2031 appropriates state grant funding to Restoration for All, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to support mental health services and suicide prevention programs in Minnesota. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and recently withdrawn from committee for re-referral to the Human Services committee, suggesting potential revisions or procedural adjustments.

Why is this important

Mental health and suicide prevention are significant public health priorities in Minnesota, with suicide rates and mental health crisis demand remaining elevated. Dedicated grant funding to established service providers can expand access to treatment, crisis intervention, and prevention programs in underserved communities, though effectiveness depends on how funds are allocated and monitored.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity of appropriations: Directing state funding to a single nonprofit organization rather than competitive grant programs may raise questions about equitable distribution of resources and whether other qualified providers are excluded from consideration
  • Oversight and accountability: The bill's language regarding performance metrics, reporting requirements, and how success will be measured isn't detailed in available information, creating uncertainty about fiscal accountability
  • Legislative precedent: Earmarked appropriations to specific organizations versus general mental health funding can set expectations for similar requests and may strain budgets if duplicated across multiple nonprofits

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

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