This bill aims to convert the existing Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota into the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council, establishing a formal framework for coordinating efforts across various sectors to create an age-friendly environment in the state. The new council will consist of 15 voting members, including representatives from multiple state agencies and six public members appointed by the governor. The council will have defined duties, including engaging with older adults, promoting equity, and reviewing and awarding grants to support age-friendly initiatives. Additionally, the bill mandates that the council meet at least quarterly and allows for electronic meetings under specific conditions.

The bill also includes appropriations for age-friendly community grants and technical assistance grants, allocating $1.5 million for community grants and $863,000 for technical assistance in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It amends existing laws to codify these grants and sets a new expiration date for the council's activities to June 30, 2025, instead of 2027. The bill further stipulates that current members of the Governor's Council will transition to the new council, ensuring continuity in leadership and representation.