Minnesota SF2761 appropriates $500,000 for equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders with trauma and PTSD.

Minnesota SF2761 allocates $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to 7 Stars Ranch, which will provide equine-experiential mental health therapy to first responders suffering from job-related trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill defines "first responder" to include peace officers, full-time and volunteer firefighters, ambulance service personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers.

Minnesota SF2761 appropriates $500,000 for equine-experiential mental health therapy for first responders with trauma and PTSD.

Minnesota SF2761 allocates $250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to 7 Stars Ranch, which will provide equine-experiential mental health therapy to first responders suffering from job-related trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill defines "first responder" to include peace officers, full-time and volunteer firefighters, ambulance service personnel, 911 telecommunicators, and correctional officers.