This bill appropriates $3,400,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support mental health crisis services in Dakota County. The funding is designated for a grant to the commissioner of human services, aimed at enhancing various mental health crisis interventions. These include mobile crisis response, crisis follow-up and stabilization services, as well as the integration of social workers within local public safety agencies.

The appropriation is a one-time allocation intended to bolster the county's capacity to address mental health emergencies effectively. By providing these resources, the bill seeks to improve the overall mental health crisis response framework in Dakota County, ensuring that individuals in need receive timely and appropriate support.