The bill appropriates a total of $170,000 from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support Open Access Connections in providing free voice mail services to homeless and low-income individuals across Minnesota. This initiative aims to enhance communication for these vulnerable populations, assisting them in their search for affordable housing and employment opportunities that can help them maintain stable housing.

Additionally, the bill specifies that $15,000 of the annual appropriation must be allocated to improve access to community voice mail services in areas outside the seven-county metropolitan region, thereby expanding the reach of this essential service to underserved communities.