Sexual and reproductive health services grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Greene and 3 co-sponsors

Authorizes state funding for grants to support sexual and reproductive health services, enabling clinics and nonprofits to provide contraception, STI screening, and related care.

Author added Hanson, J.

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HF 1319 — Summary

Overview

HF 1319 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on February 20, 2025, titled “Sexual and reproductive health services grants funding provided, and money appropriated.” The legislation appears to focus on providing funding for grants related to sexual and reproductive health services and authorizing state money for those purposes. The bill falls under Health and Health Department and has progressed with multiple authors added since introduction. A Senate companion bill is SF 926.

Legislative Status and Actions

Introduction: February 20, 2025, referred to Health Finance and Policy.

Author additions:

February 24, 2025: Rehrauer added as author.
March 10, 2025: Greene added as author.
March 12, 2025: Hanson, J. added as author.

Related: SF 926 (companion bill in the Senate).

Purpose and Intent

Primary aim: Create or expand funding for grants that support sexual and reproductive health services.

The bill would authorize the appropriation of state funds to support these grants, enabling organizations to deliver services related to sexual and reproductive health.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

Provide funding for grants: Establish and/or fund grant programs dedicated to sexual and reproductive health services.

Budget authorization: Authorize state money to be appropriated for these grants (specific amounts, grant terms, and eligible activities would be detailed in the full text).

Administration and oversight: Likely designates a state agency (consistent with the Health Department’s role) to administer the grants and monitor compliance and outcomes. exact administrative structure would be specified in the bill text.

Eligible recipients and activities: Expected to identify who can apply for grants (e.g., clinics, non-profits, hospitals) and what services may be funded (e.g., contraception provision, preventive care, STI screening, family planning, education).

Affected Parties

Primary: Organizations and providers delivering sexual and reproductive health services that would apply for and receive grants.

Secondary: Individuals and communities who rely on these services; state budget and the Department of Health or designated administering agency for program implementation and reporting.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Current stage: Introduction and initial committee referral (Health Finance and Policy). The bill is in early legislative stage with multiple authors added over successive days.

Next steps: Likely committee hearings and potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the House; a companion Senate process (SF 926) would run in parallel to determine final form and funding.

Fiscal and Policy Note

Specific funding amounts, grant terms, performance metrics, and reporting requirements are not provided in the available summary. The bill would authorize the appropriation of money for grants, with details to be specified in the full text and fiscal notes.

Related Legislation

Companion: SF 926 (Senate)

Important caveat

This summary reflects only the information provided. The full bill text is needed to identify exact grant criteria, funding levels, eligibility, program design, and reporting requirements.