The bill appropriates a total of $500,000 from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support mental health services and outdoor activities for currently serving military personnel and veterans. Specifically, it allocates $250,000 for each fiscal year to the commissioner of veterans affairs to provide a grant to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota. The funding aims to promote positive mental health, enhance quality of life through outdoor activities, and ensure ongoing support for military personnel and veterans.

The bill emphasizes the importance of mental health services and recreational activities in fostering interactions with mental health professionals and improving overall well-being for those who have served in the military. By supporting Hometown Hero Outdoors, the legislation seeks to create opportunities for veterans and active-duty service members to engage in beneficial outdoor experiences while receiving necessary mental health support.