This bill aims to convert the existing Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota into the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council, establishing a formal structure to enhance the state's age-friendliness. The new council will consist of 15 voting members, including representatives from various state agencies and six public members appointed by the governor to represent diverse interests related to older adults. The council will be responsible for coordinating efforts across sectors, promoting equity, and engaging with communities to develop an action plan for an age-friendly state. Additionally, the council will have the authority to review and monitor grants aimed at supporting age-friendly initiatives.

The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of age-friendly community and technical assistance grant programs, with appropriations of $1.5 million for community grants and $863,000 for technical assistance grants 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 council will be required to publish a public report every two years starting January 1, 2026, detailing its activities and the outcomes of the grant programs.