This bill aims to enhance support for dementia care by increasing funding for regional and local dementia grants in Minnesota. It appropriates a total of $1.5 million, with $750,000 allocated for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funds will be directed to the commissioner of human services to be administered by the Minnesota Board on Aging, specifically under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 256.975, subdivision 11.

The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the needs of individuals affected by dementia and aims to strengthen the resources available at the local and regional levels. By providing this financial support, the legislation seeks to improve the quality of care and services for those living with dementia in Minnesota.