The "Supporting Women Act" establishes a grant program in Minnesota to provide financial assistance to nonprofit women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes. This program, overseen by the commissioner of health, aims to support housing and services for pregnant women, particularly those facing crises or homelessness. To qualify for grants, organizations must offer relevant programs and ensure that housing is provided at no cost. Importantly, the bill stipulates that grant funds cannot be used to promote or provide abortions or refer women to abortion providers. Additionally, the bill includes privacy protections for women seeking services, requiring grant recipients to maintain confidentiality regarding their identities.

The legislation outlines specific appropriations from the general fund for fiscal years 2024 through 2027, totaling significant funding for various health initiatives. Key allocations include $225,000 for a study on a statewide registry for life-sustaining treatment orders, $199,000 for the Task Force on Pregnancy Health and Substance Use Disorders, and $4,000,000 for the 988 national suicide prevention lifeline. The bill also introduces new appropriations of $4,000,000 specifically for women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes, with $3,000,000 allocated for pregnancy centers and $1,000,000 for maternity homes in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Additionally, adjustments to the general fund base reflect a decrease in funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing health services for vulnerable populations in Minnesota.